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Coconut Milk Ice Cream with Ginger and Lime

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 4-ounce piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 13.5- to 14-ounce cans chilled unsweetened coconut milk*
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup chilled half and half
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
Pinch of salt
2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely grate ginger, then chop very finely. Set aside enough chopped ginger (including juices) to measure 1/3 cup.

    Step 2

    Whisk coconut milk, sugar, half and half, lime juice, lime peel, salt, and reserved 1/3 cup grated ginger in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Transfer mixture to ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to container; cover and freeze until firm, about 3 hours. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.)

    Step 3

    Scoop ice cream into 6 stemmed glasses or bowls. Garnish with mango and lime.

  2. Step 4

    • Available at Indian, Southeast Asian, and Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
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