LOW-FAT VANILLA ICE CREAM

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Field editor Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah shares her recipe for yummy "light" ice cream. It's smooth and creamy with wonderful vanilla flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 quart.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups fat-free half-and-half
2 large egg yolks
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Reduced-fat granola, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add half-and-half; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. , Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. If desired, serve with granola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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