Name: Sherry Crema Catalana Ice Cream with Honeyed Figs
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 5 1/2 hrs
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups half-and-half; 4-inch strip fresh lemon zest; 4-inch strip fresh orange zest; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 8 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup Amontillado Sherry; 12 soft (moist) dried Calimyrna figs (10 oz), tough stems removed and figs halved lengthwise; 1 cup Amontillado Sherry; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 6 tablespoons honey; Garnish: candied orange zest

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Sherry Crema Catalana Ice Cream with Honeyed FigsBeatriz Da Costa

(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.

Cooks' notes:

·Ice cream can be made 3 days ahead.
·You can also prepare figs 3 days ahead and chill, covered.

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