Ingredients
4largeegg yolks
¾cupsugar
2tbspsugar
2cupswhole milk
1cupmascarpone
½tspfresh lemon juice
pinchsalt
2cupsdry white wine
2tbsphoney
1cupwater
¼cupsugar
1rosemary sprig
4largepeaches,ripe but firm
Preparation
In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the egg yolks with ¾ cup of the sugar at medium-high speed until fluffy. In a saucepan, combine the milk with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the sugar and bring to a simmer.
Slowly beat the warm milk into the egg yolks at low speed. Scrape the custard into the saucepan.
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon; don’t let the custard boil.
Pour the custard into a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice water and whisk in the mascarpone, lemon juice, and salt. Let stand until chilled, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
Pour the custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer the mascarpone ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm. This takes at least 2 hours.
In a large saucepan, combine the white wine, honey, water, and sugar and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by half. This takes about 30 minutes. Add the rosemary sprig and let stand for 10 minutes; discard the rosemary.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the peaches in an 8×11-inch baking dish. Pour the rosemary syrup on top and roast the peaches until tender, for 40 minutes, basting and turning the peaches occasionally.
Scoop the mascarpone ice cream into bowls and top with the peach halves. Spoon the warm poaching liquid over the fruit and serve right away.
