Bajan Coconut Ice

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan, scald milk.
2. 2
   Place 2 cups coconut in a sieve. Pour hot milk over coconut while holding sieve over large bowl to catch liquid. Use the back of a spoon to squeeze all of the milk out of the coconut.
3. 3
   In a large saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and cream of tartar.
4. 4
   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved.
5. 5
   Remove pan from heat and add beaten egg yolk. Beat well with a spoon.
6. 6
   Stir in remaining coconut and add 2 or 3 drops almond extract. Taste and add more extract if desired.
7. 7
   Pour into 2 pie pans or pyrex dish. Cover with plastic wrap and place in freezer.
8. 8
   Remove coconut ice from freezer after 4 hours and break apart with a fork.
9. 9
   Serve immediately.