Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2           cup  sugar
  1         tablespoon  cornstarch
     1/8      teaspoon  salt
  2              large  eggs
  2 1/2           cups  milk
  1 1/2      teaspoons  vanilla
  1                cup  pitted dates -- chopped fine
  1 1/2           cups  plain yogurt
     2/3           cup  walnuts -- toasted tightly and
                        chopped fine

Preparation:

In a bowl whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and eggs. In a heavy saucepan heat milk just to boiling and add to egg mixture in a stream, whisking. In pan cook custard over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a simmer and simmer, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and dates and chill custard until cold. Stir in yogurt and freeze ice cream in an ice-cream maker. Stir in walnuts. Ice cream may be made 3 days ahead. Makes about 6 cups

Nutritional Information:

2161 Calories (kcal); 89g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat); 68g Protein; 296g Carbohydrate; 504mg Cholesterol; 854mg Sodium