Cactus Pear Ice Cream

Cooking Steps

1. 1

   Using tongs, halve Cactus Pears. Scoop out fruit; chop. Place fruit in blender or food processor container; cover and process until pureed. Strain out seeds if desired.

2. 2

   Place fruit puree in a saucepan with light cream, sugar, and egg yolks. Whisking constantly, cook over medium heat until mixture coats a metal spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream and a few drops desired food coloring (to match color of fruit). Fold in beaten egg whites (do not stir).

3. 3

   Pour mixture into ice cream maker, and process according to manufacturer's directions. (Or, pour into a shallow metal pan, cover and chill for 2 hours. Break up mixture; beat with mixer until fluffy. Pour mixture back into pan; cover and freeze until firm).