Homemade Coffee Ice Cream: A Burst of Flavor for Scorching Summer Days
A Timeless Classic with a Touch of Craftsmanship
Coffee ice cream is a timeless flavor that wins the hearts of all ages. Whether it’s a hot summer day or a winter treat, this refreshing dessert always provides a unique sensory experience.
Homemade coffee ice cream stands out for its intense and authentic flavor, achieved from finely processed premium coffee. The base of fresh milk cream, enriched with egg yolks and sugar, is flavored with a robust and full-bodied espresso, creating a perfect blend of creamy sweetness and coffee bitterness.
A Complete Sensory Experience
Every artisanal ice cream parlor has its secret recipe for coffee ice cream, passed down from generation to generation and carefully guarded. Some recipes include the addition of fresh cream for a softer, velvety taste, while others use only milk for a more pronounced flavor. The choice of coffee is crucial: expertly balanced blends of arabica and robusta create a rich and complex aroma, while a single-origin coffee provides a more distinctive and recognizable taste.
Every spoonful releases a whirlwind of flavors and aromas that captivate the palate, taking us on a sensory journey through coffee plantations. The creamy and enveloping texture melts in the mouth, leaving a lingering taste that invites you to have another spoonful
A Perfect Pairing
It lends itself to multiple pairings. It can be enjoyed alone, highlighting the purity of its taste, or accompanied by a crispy wafer or hazelnut crumble for an irresistible contrast of textures. For those who love bolder flavors, coffee ice cream can be served with hot chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of bitter cocoa.
Below are more ice cream recipes:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 8 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Energy 434.31 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 43.46 (g) of which sugars 33.98 (g)
- Proteins 9.19 (g)
- Fat 22.86 (g) of which saturated 1.51 (g)of which unsaturated 0.88 (g)
- Fibers 13.43 (g)
- Sodium 51.74 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 169 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 13.5 oz whole milk
- 7 oz fresh liquid cream
- 3.5 oz sugar
- 1.75 oz dextrose
- 2.5 oz powdered milk (skimmed)
- 1 tsp carob flour
- 6.7 oz coffee (espresso)
Tools
- Ice Cream Machines KitchenAid 5KSMICM Ice Cream Maker, Aluminum, White
- Electric Whisks Moulinex HM6539 Powermix Silence Hand Mixer 600 W, with Stainless Steel Whisks and Dough Hooks, Chopper and Blender for Mixing, Beating and Whipping, Turbo Setting
Steps for homemade coffee ice cream
Mix the powders well in a bowl. Start heating the milk in a pot with a little sugar, add the cream when the milk reaches 86°F.
Add the powders when the cream and milk reach 104°F.
Mix with an immersion blender, a hand whisk, or an electric one, add the espresso coffee, mix well. Continue mixing until reaching 185°F for a couple of minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool to 39°F. Now pour the ice cream into a container that can be placed in the fridge for 8/10 hours. At this point, it can be churned in the ice cream machine until it thickens. Serve
Tips, variations, storage, for homemade coffee ice cream
Consistency: Homemade coffee ice cream should have a creamy and velvety texture, without ice crystals. It keeps in the freezer for about a week
