Mirj's Adapted Coconut Ice Cream

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   Beat the egg yolks with a mixer until they are a pale yellow and form a thick ribbon.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, scald the cream.

3. 3

   Gradually stir 1 cup of the cream into the egg yolks.

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   Add the yolk mixture back to the saucepan.

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   Cook the custard for another 2 - 4 minutes.

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   Do not boil.

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   You want the custard to coat the back of a spoon.

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   Cool the cream mixture and whisk in the can of coconut milk, salt and the vanilla.

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   Chill for at least 4 hours.

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    Put the chilled custard in the freezer container of your ice cream maker.

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    Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

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    Alternatively, if you are pressed for time, just pour the stuff into a piece of Tupperware and place in the freezer.

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    That works just fine as well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.