Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

This recipe will make enough mixture for an electric ice cream maker. 
(Make about a quart) 

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cup toasted coconut (extra for garnish)

In a medium size saucepan over medium-low heat warm the cream with the sugar and vanilla. When hot, but not boiling, remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Add the half-and-half and the coconut, stirring well. Cover and place mixture in refrigerator to chill. Place in tub of electric ice cream maker. If not full, add 1/2 cup of cold milk and follow the ice cream maker's instructions. The ice cream should make in about 20 minutes.

To Toast Coconut

Place coconut on shallow baking pan and bake in 325 degree oven, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.