Fig Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Combine figs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice and creme de cacao in container of an electric blender.
2. 2
   Process until mixture is pureed.
3. 3
   Combine eggs, fig puree, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 3 cups milk and whipping cream in a large bowl; mix well. Pour into freezer can of a 4-quart, hand-turned or electric freezer.
4. 4
   Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
5. 5
   Let ice cream ripen about 1 hour.
6. 6
   Yields 3 quarts.