Instructions: Pour cream into heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean and chili powder. Bring to simmer.

Whisk yolks and sugar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture; return to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 4 minutes (do not boil).

Transfer to large bowl; chill until cooled completely. Mix in buttermilk. Chill until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard vanilla bean.

Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions. Transfer ice cream to container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.)

Scoop ice cream into bowls or glasses. Spoon Spiced Fruit Compote over.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

What to drink: Fess Parker 2000 Late Harvest Muscat Canelli, Santa Barbara County, or another sweet dessert wine with orange and honey flavors.

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