Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup pitted dates, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted tightly and chopped fine
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and eggs. In a heavy saucepan heat milk just to boiling and add to egg mixture in a stream, whisking. In pan cook custard over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a simmer and simmer, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and dates and chill custard until cold.
Step 2
Stir in yogurt and freeze ice cream in an ice-cream maker. Stir in walnuts. Ice cream may be made 3 days ahead.
