Fresh Fig Ice Cream

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Fruits, Desserts

1	qt	Fresh, peeled pink figs (Celeste variety)
1	pt	Whole milk
1	pt	Heavy cream
6		Egg yolks
1 1/4	c	Fine, granulated sugar
6		Egg whites; stiffly beaten
3	tb	Cream sherry wine