Description
Coffee Ice Cream is a rich and creamy frozen dessert infused with bold coffee flavor, perfect for caffeine lovers seeking a refreshing yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly pour warm milk mixture into yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat. Stir in instant coffee and vanilla extract until dissolved and smooth.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then freeze until firm.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade coffee ice cream.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra tablespoon of espresso powder.
- Swirl in chocolate chips or fudge for a mocha twist.
- No ice cream maker? Freeze mixture in a container, stirring every 30 minutes until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: coffee ice cream, homemade ice cream, espresso dessert, creamy frozen treat, no churn coffee ice cream