Description
This homemade coffee ice cream is a creamy, bold-flavored frozen dessert made from a custard base infused with real coffee. It’s smooth, rich, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for coffee lovers and a crowd-pleasing treat on warm days.
Ingredients
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp instant coffee or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 large egg yolks
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A pinch of salt
Instructions
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Heat cream, milk, and sugar until warm.
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Stir in coffee (instant or brewed).
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Temper egg yolks and combine with cream mixture.
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Cook until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
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Strain, add vanilla and salt, and chill at least 4 hours.
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Churn in an ice cream maker for 20–25 minutes.
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Freeze until firm (2+ hours) and serve.
Notes
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Use high-quality coffee for the best flavor.
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Add chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or caramel swirls after churning.
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Chill your custard thoroughly before churning for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned, Custard-Based
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg