Fig Ice Cream

Combine figs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice and crème de cacao in container of an electric blender.

Process until mixture is pureed.

Combine eggs, fig purée, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 3 cups milk and whipping cream in a large bowl; mix well. Pour into freezer can of a 4-quart, hand-turned or electric freezer.

Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

Let ice cream ripen about 1 hour.

Yields 3 quarts.