Here’s a rich and creamy Coffee Ice Cream recipe you can make at home—with or without an ice cream maker!
🍨 Homemade Coffee Ice Cream
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling/freezing time)
🍽 Yield: About 1 quart (4 cups)
✅ Ingredients:
Custard-Style (for extra creaminess):
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1 ½ cups heavy cream
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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4 large egg yolks
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1 ½ tablespoons instant espresso powder or ½ cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
🔪 Instructions (With Ice Cream Maker):
1. Make the Coffee Base:
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In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, half the sugar, and a pinch of salt.
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Heat gently over medium heat until just steaming—do not boil.
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Stir in espresso powder (or brewed espresso). Set aside.
2. Temper the Egg Yolks:
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In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar.
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Slowly pour in a ladle of the hot milk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
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Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan.
3. Cook the Custard:
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (about 170–175°F / 77–80°C).
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Do not let it boil.
4. Chill the Mixture:
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
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Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Churn:
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Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–30 minutes).
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Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours for firmer texture.
🍦 No Ice Cream Maker? Try This:
No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1 ½ tbsp instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Steps:
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Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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In another bowl, mix condensed milk, espresso, and vanilla.
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Fold whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture.
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Pour into a loaf pan, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.
☕ Optional Add-Ins:
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Mini chocolate chips or crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans
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Swirls of caramel or mocha fudge
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Chopped nuts or biscotti pieces
Would you like a dairy-free or keto version too?