Description
Coffee ice cream with an espresso kick is a decadent dessert that marries rich, creamy textures with bold coffee flavors. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days while also providing a delightful caffeine boost. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can impress your friends and family with this gourmet delight. Whether enjoyed on its own or topped with your favorite sweets, this coffee ice cream will quickly become a must-have in your summer dessert rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Brew one cup of strong espresso and allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream and whole milk until frothy.
- Add the sugar and salt, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Mix in the cooled espresso and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least two hours to meld flavors.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until soft-serve consistency (about 20-25 minutes). If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every half hour for about three hours until firm.
- Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg