Bajan Coconut Ice

From islandflave.com. cooking time is chill time

In a small saucepan , scald milk.

Place 2 cups coconut in a sieve.

Pour hot milk over coconut while holding sieve over large bowl to catch liquid.

Use the back of a spoon to squeeze all of the milk out of the coconut.

In a large saucepan , combine coconut milk , sugar , and cream of tartar.

Cook over low heat , stirring constantly , until sugar has dissolved.

Remove pan from heat and add beaten egg yolk.

Beat well with a spoon.

Stir in remaining coconut and add 2 or 3 drops almond extract.

Taste and add more extract if desired.

Pour into 2 pie pans or pyrex dish.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in freezer.

Remove coconut ice from freezer after 4 hours and break apart with a fork.

Serve immediately.

whole milk, shredded coconut, sugar, cream of tartar, egg yolk, almond extract