MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Durian Ice Cream Categories: I scream, Exotic, Desserts Yield: 3 Servings 6 Segments fresh durian; as - needed to make 4 oz (115 g) - durian paste 2 lg Egg yolks 3 tb Granulated sugar; to taste 1 ts Vanilla essence 1 c Light cream 1 c Whole milk While durian is not native to China, both China and Hong Kong are major import markets for this distinctive looking fruit. The sweet flavor and thick texture of durian makes it perfect for ice cream. Use fresh durian if possible. Remove the seeds from the durian. Use an electric mixer to mix the flesh into a paste. Press the paste through a fine sieve. You should have 4 ounces durian paste at this point. (If not, use more durian). Chill the durian paste until ready to use. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the vanilla essence and sugar. Bring the milk and cream to a near boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the egg mixture, stirring constantly to thicken. Take care not to let the mixture boil, or the milk will curdle (if you see bubbles forming at the edge of the saucepan, take it off the stove element). Allow the custard to cool. Chill the custard in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes, until it is just beginning to harden. Gradually stir in the durian paste, a tablespoon at a time. Either continue freezing, stirring several times throughout, or finish the ice cream in an ice cream maker. Recipe by: Rhonda Parkinson From: http://chinesefood.about.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM