Date Walnut Yogurt Ice Cream Recipe

Date Walnut Yogurt Ice Cream Recipe

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped fine
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2/3 cup walnuts, toasted tightly and chopped fine
  1. In a bowl whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and eggs. In a heavy saucepan heat milk just to boiling and add to egg mixture in a stream, whisking. In pan cook custard over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a simmer and simmer, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and dates and chill custard until cold.
  2. Stir in yogurt and freeze ice cream in an ice-cream maker. Stir in walnuts. Ice cream may be made 3 days ahead.
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