Homemade Coffee Ice Cream ☕🍦
A rich, creamy, and smooth coffee-flavored ice cream perfect for coffee lovers! No ice cream machine? No problem—this can be made with or without one!
📝 Ingredients
✔ 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream
✔ 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
✔ ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
✔ 2 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder (for strong flavor)
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔ 4 large egg yolks (for extra creaminess)
✔ Pinch of salt
🍽️ Instructions
Step 1: Make the Coffee Custard
1️⃣ In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, instant coffee, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the sugar and coffee dissolve.
2️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour a small amount of the warm coffee mixture into the yolks while whisking (this tempers the eggs).
3️⃣ Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly (about 5 minutes). Don’t boil!
Step 2: Chill the Mixture
4️⃣ Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine sieve. Stir in vanilla extract.
5️⃣ Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best flavor).
Step 3: Churn the Ice Cream
6️⃣ Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold it into the chilled coffee mixture.
7️⃣ If using an ice cream maker, churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, then freeze for 4 hours.
8️⃣ If making no-churn, pour into a container, cover, and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
🍦 Serving & Toppings
✔ Drizzle with chocolate syrup or caramel
✔ Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon
✔ Serve with chocolate chips or crushed cookies
💛 Who’s ready for a scoop of this dreamy coffee ice cream? ☕✨