Red Bean Ice Cream (Azuki Ice Cream)

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat sugar and egg yolks till pale and yellow. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan and then turn off heat.

Step 3

Slowly whisk hot milk into the yolk/sugar mixture. Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan.

Step 4

Turn on to a very low heat and stir constantly, till it thickens. Do not let it boil!

Step 5

Take the mix off the heat and whisk in the red bean paste. Strain the entire mixture into a large bowl.

Step 6

Let it cool for about 2 minutes and then stir in the cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 7

Process according to your ice cream maker's instructions.