(Gelat de Crema Catalana i Xerès amb Mel i Figues)
The mellow, almond flavor of Amontillado Sherry works especially well in this rich, creamy dessert.
·Ice cream can be made 3 days ahead.
·You can also prepare figs 3 days ahead and chill, covered.
Recipe information
Total Time
5 1/2 hrs
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
For ice cream
For figs
Preparation
Make ice cream:
Step 1
Bring half-and-half with lemon and orange zests and cinnamon stick just to a boil over moderate heat. Cover and let stand off heat 25 minutes, then reheat to a simmer. Discard zests and cinnamon stick.
Step 2
Whisk together yolks, sugar, and Sherry in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Transfer custard to cleaned saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened enough to coat back of a wooden spoon and an instant-read thermometer registers 170°F.
Step 3
Pour custard through a fine sieve into a bowl and cover surface with wax paper to prevent a skin from forming. Chill until thoroughly cold, about 3 hours. Freeze in an ice-cream maker. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
Make figs:
Step 4
Bring figs, Sherry, juice, and honey, covered, to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer, covered, just until figs are tender, about 40 minutes, then uncover and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup, about 8 minutes. Cool figs in syrup.
Step 5
Serve ice cream with honeyed figs and syrup.
