Fig Ice Cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Soak figs in a bowl of water until softened, 3 to 4 hours. Drain figs and chop.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine chopped figs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice in a medium pot over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and figs begin to break down, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Cover the pot with a lid; refrigerate.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat half-and-half in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not boiling, 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk ½ cup sugar, egg yolks, and salt in a large bowl until smooth; whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot half-and-half, while continuously whisking, until egg mixture is slightly warmed. Pour egg mixture into remaining half-and-half in the saucepan; return to medium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until custard is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place saucepan with custard in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, until chilled, about 30 minutes. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Cover the saucepan; chill custard completely, at least 3 hours.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Stir fig mixture into ice cream during the last 5 minutes of processing. Transfer fig ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)