How to Make Coffee Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coffee ice cream is a delicious and indulgent frozen dessert that combines the rich flavor of coffee with the creamy goodness of ice cream. It's the perfect treat for coffee lovers who want to enjoy their favorite beverage in a new and delightful way. Whether you're looking for a refreshing summer dessert or a cozy winter treat, coffee ice cream is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream, divided
  • ¾ cup coffee beans, coarsely ground
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup superfine sugar
  • 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 18 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 18 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Combine 1 cup cream and coffee in a container. Stir to combine; seal and let steep in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the refrigerator. Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place over a medium saucepan. Strain the mixture, squeezing the cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the cheesecloth and its contents.
  • Add remaining cream and 1 cup milk to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar, milk powder, and vanilla extract. Simmer until well combined, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk 2 tablespoons milk with tapioca starch. Stir into the hot ice cream base. Stir in coffee liqueur.
  • Cool ice cream base to room temperature, at least 20 minutes. Refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Churn ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Pack into a freezer-safe container. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 267mg