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Figs in cabernet sauvignon with almond ice cream

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Categories: Alcoholic, Desserts, Ice Cream & Sherbet
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Ingredients:
CREME ANGLAISE
1 quartMilk
1/2 lbsSugar
12 largeEgg yolks, reserve the
-- whites
Paste, vanilla bean
FIGS
2 ea Figs, ripe
6 ozCabernet Sauvignon
Sugar
ASSEMBLY
1 cupAlmonds, sliced, blanched
2 ozPaste, pistachio
Procedures:
1In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil.
2Place the sugar and egg yolks in a mixer or bowl and whip well, then add vanilla bean paste.
3Add milk to the sugar and eggs, while whipping.
4Put this mixture into a large metal bowl and heat slowly.
5Using a wooden spatula, move egg yolks around so they will not cook.
6When puffed and mixed, cool by placing the bowl in ice water.
7Peel the figs, cut in half and sprinkle tops with sugar.
8Place them in a flat bowl with the wine (cabernet sauvignon or port) and marinate overnight (at least 2 - 3 hours).
9Reserve marinade and figs.
10Pour the creme anglaise into a saucepan, mix with ?cups of the almonds and pistachio paste, then process in an ice cream machine.
11To serve, put the figs on a plate.
12Shape the chilled creme anglaise into quenelles and add to the plates.
13Pour marinade over the figs, add whipped cream mixed with sugar.
14Sprinkle with almonds (chopped) and serve.
 
 
 
 

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