Coffee Ice Cream
For the best homemade coffee ice cream recipe made in the ice cream maker, try this easy recipe. It's rich, creamy, & yummy. The simple recipe is a no cook, no egg custard, & gluten-free dessert perfect for summer.
Equipment
- ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee crystals or instant espresso
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- IMPORTANT: Make sure the ice cream maker insert has been in the freezer overnight to be solid and ready to use.
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the cream, milk, vanilla, & sugar. Once the sugar is dissolved, add the coffee crystals & the salt. Whisk briskly for 2 minutes to be sure it is completely incorporated into the cream mixture.
- Put the bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes. Whisk and put it back in for another 10 minutes. You want the mixture to be VERY cold before adding it to your ice cream maker. Otherwise it brings down the temperature of the frozen insert.
- Once the mixture is cold, whisk it again to bring all the ingredients back together - some crystals may have settled to the bottom.
- Assemble your ice cream maker and place the frozen insert into position. Slowly add the coffee ice cream mixture into the ice cream maker while it is running.
- Churn according to the manufacture's instructions & timing. Typically this is between 15-30 minutes. My Cuisinart takes about 15 minutes for 1.5 quarts of ice cream.
- Once done, transfer ice cream to a container with a tight-fitting lid. I am using a 5x7.5x2.5'' container that holds 50oz or 1.5ml. You want something that holds at least 1.5 quarts.
- Place the ice cream in the freezer for 4-6 hours. Once it is solid and scoopable it is ready to enjoy. ENJOY!
Notes
STORING & FREEZING:
Keep in the freezer for up to 30 days. Homemade ice cream will freeze more solid & it may need a few minutes on the counter to soften & scoop easily.
TOP TIPS:
- Plan 1-2 days ahead of time if you need to freeze the insert.
- ALWAYS chill the mixture before adding to the machine.
- Instead of instant coffee, use an alternate like coffee extract which does have caffeine.
- DO NOT use low-fat or non-fat dairy, only full fat ingredients for best flavor & texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 138mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 924IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 0.1mg
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