FRESH-FIG AND CHOCOLATE-CHUNK ICE CREAM

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Homemade vanilla ice cream earns a PG-13 rating with the simple (yet transporting) additions of fresh figs and dark chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 ounces ripe fresh figs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
Vanilla-Custard Ice Cream Base

Steps:

  • Chill a loaf pan in freezer at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle figs with sugar and toss to coat; let stand until juicy, about 5 minutes.
  • Fold figs and chocolate into custard base with a rubber spatula. Freeze and churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions, then transfer to pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until hardened, at least 2 hours; ice cream can be frozen up to 2 weeks ahead.

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