Low-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups fat-free half-and-half
• 2 large egg yolks
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Reduced-fat granola, optional

1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add half-and-half; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
3. Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
4. Fill cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. If desired, serve with granola.

sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, vanilla, granola

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/low-fat-vanilla-ice-cream/ (may not work)