Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of homemade coffee ice cream, a perfect treat for coffee lovers. With the smooth, velvety texture and deep coffee flavor, this ice cream will quickly become your favorite dessert. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (or espresso powder)
4 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and instant coffee. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it’s hot but not boiling. Remove from heat once the coffee is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Gradually pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This helps temper the eggs, preventing them from curdling.
- Slowly pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the custard from heat and strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder or chopped dark chocolate to the mixture.
- For added texture, mix in chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts while churning.
- To make a vegan version, replace heavy cream and whole milk with coconut milk and plant-based cream substitute, and replace eggs with cornstarch or vegan egg alternative.
- Use decaffeinated coffee granules for a caffeine-free treat.
- To avoid ice crystals without an ice cream maker, stir the mixture every 30 minutes while freezing it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
