Coffee Ice Cream

Here’s a simple and delicious Coffee Ice Cream recipe you can make at home!

Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules (or espresso powder)

• 5 large egg yolks

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk and coffee:
   In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and instant coffee granules. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the coffee is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar:
   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

3. Temper the eggs:
   Slowly pour about half of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.

4. Cook the custard:
   Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon (about 170–175°F / 77–80°C). Don’t let it boil.

5. Strain and cool:
   Remove from heat and strain the custard through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.

6. Add cream and vanilla:
   Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Mix well.

7. Chill the mixture:
   Cover and refrigerate the mixture until completely chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.

8. Churn:
   Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

9. Freeze:
   Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Optional:

• Add chocolate chips, caramel swirls, or crushed cookies for extra texture.

• Use brewed espresso for a stronger coffee flavor.