Date walnut yogurt ice cream

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupSugar
1tablespoonCornstarch
teaspoonSalt
2largesEggs
cupMilk
teaspoonVanilla
1cupPitted dates; chopped fine
cupPlain yogurt
cupWalnuts; toasted tightly and
; chopped fine

Directions

In a bowl whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and eggs. In a heavy saucepan heat milk just to boiling and add to egg mixture in a stream, whisking. In pan cook custard over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a simmer and simmer, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and dates and chill custard until cold.

Stir in yogurt and freeze ice cream in an ice-cream maker. Stir in walnuts.

Ice cream may be made 3 days ahead.

Makes about 6 cups.

Gourmet July 1994

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