Armagnac Ice Cream

Prep Time 15 minutes    Cook Time 15 minutes     Serves 12

Ingredients

1 cup (about 6 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums (prunes)
1/4 cup Armagnac
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
10 egg yolks
Dried Plum Financiers (see recipe)

Directions

In small non-reactive bowl, combine dried plums and Armagnac; set aside. In heavy medium saucepan, heat cream, milk and sugar over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes or until hot, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. (Do not boil.) In medium bowl, whisk egg yolks to blend. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot cream mixture; return to saucepan.

Cook over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened and mixture coats the back of a spoon, stirring constantly. (Do not boil or mixture may curdle.) Pour through strainer into clean bowl; stir in dried plum mixture. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer?s directions. Serve with Dried Plum Financieres (see recipe).

Recipe created by Drew Nieporent.

Nutritional Information

Calories

310

Cholesterol

235mg

% of Calories from Fat

58%

Total Fat

20g

Sodium

4mg

Carbohydrates

29g

Protein

5g

Fiber

1g

Potassium

206mg