Durian Gelato

Durian Gelato Makes: About 1 quart (enough for 8 servings)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup durian (just the flesh)
  • 2 cups full cream milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 egg yolks

Method

  1. Heat milk and durian in sauce pan for about 10 minutes over low heat. The mixture might bubble a bit at the edges but avoid boiling.
  2. Remove from heat and process in a food processor until mixture turns smooth. Set aside.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
  4. Whisk 1/3 of durian milk mixture into egg mixture and whisk until even.

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