Coconut Ice Cream

Coconut Ice Cream

Megan J.

4 c. milk

3 tsp. coconut flavor

1/2 tsp. vanilla

5 egg yolks

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

shredded coconut (optional)

Pour milk, coconut flavor, and vanilla into a saucepan and bring to a light simmer. Whle it is heating up, whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl. Once the milk starts to simmer, turn off the heat and whisk 1/2 of the milk mixture into the egg mixture. Pour this into the saucepan with remaining milk. Turn heat on LOW. Whisk for about 10 min. over low heat. Take off heat. Whisk in salt and let it cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.

10 minutes before processing in ice cream maker, put the mix into the freezer along with the dasher. Do not leave it in the freezer for more than 10 minutes. Process according to your ice cream maker. Stir in shredded coconut by hand (optional). Makes 8 servings.