Fig Fennel Ice Cream
Yield: about 1 quart Ingredients: Compote: 1 lb. figs, chopped 2 tablespoon water Ice Cream: 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, seeded 2 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted pinch of salt 1 cup sugar 6 egg yolks Directions: For the Compote: In a medium sauce pan, dissolve sugar in water. Add...
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