Litchi Five Spice Ice Cream

Directions

In a heatproof bowl whisk together sugar, cornstarch, eggs, five-spice powder, and a pinch salt until combined well.

In a heavy saucepan heat milk just to a boil and add in a slow stream to egg mixture, whisking.

Transfer custard to pan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly.

Boil custard gently, whisking, 1 minute.

Remove pan from heat and cool custard, stirring occasionally. Chill custard, covered.

Until cold, about 3 hours.

In a blender pure litchis with ½ cup cream and stir into custard with remaining cup cream.

Freeze custard in an ice-cream maker.

Ice cream may be made 1 week ahead.