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Coffee Ice Cream

Coffee Ice Cream

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Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade Coffee Ice Cream, a perfect treat for coffee lovers! This luscious dessert combines rich flavors with a delightful coffee kick, making it an ideal way to cool down on warm days or to serve as a sweet finale to any meal. With only six simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can impress friends and family with this café-quality dessert right from your kitchen. Customize the sweetness to suit your taste and enjoy this versatile treat on its own or pair it with your favorite desserts. Get ready to savor every scoop of this smooth, rich coffee ice cream!

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • ¾1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ice cream maker: Freeze the bowl according to the manufacturer's instructions ahead of time.
  2. Mix the base: In a large saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, egg yolks, and instant coffee until smooth.
  3. Heat the mixture: Cook on medium heat while whisking constantly until thickened but not pudding-like; stir in vanilla and adjust sweetness if needed.
  4. Cool down: Transfer to a measuring cup or bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on surface, and refrigerate until completely cold.
  5. Churn: Pour into ice cream maker and churn for 20-30 minutes until soft serve consistency is reached.
  6. Freeze: Transfer to a loaf pan and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
  7. Serve: Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.

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