Fig Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Cover the dried figs with boiling water and set aside until soft, about 2 hours.
2. 2
   Drain the figs, cut into quarters, and place in a food processor; add in the eggs and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. 3
   Combine the milk and sugar in a saucepan; place over low heat.
4. 4
   Stir until the sugar dissolves and the milk comes to a boil.
5. 5
   Immediately remove from the heat.
6. 6
   With the food processor running, slowly pour the hot milk into the fig mixture through the feed tube.
7. 7
   Process until completely smooth; pour the mixture into a large, clean bowl and allow to cool slightly.
8. 8
   Stir in the cream, vanilla, and salt; cover and refrigerate until cold or overnight.
9. 9
   Stir the chilled custard; freeze in 1 or 2 batches in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
10. 10
    When finished, the ice cream will be soft but ready to eat; for firmer ice cream, transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze several hours or overnight.