Bold and Bracing Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Max Falkowitz
Bold and Bracing Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
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  • Yield:Makes 1 quart
  • Active time:1 hour
  • Total time:5 to 6 hours, or overnight
  • Rated: 5.0

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Like your iced coffee dark with just a splash of milk and sugar? This is the ice cream for you. Loads of coffee and a restrained amount of cream make for an eye-opening coffee flavor with a bold, but not overwhelming, amount of bitterness.

Why It Works

An eye-opening ice cream with plenty of coffee flavor and a balanced kick of bitterness. Read the Whole Story
  • A moderate-butterfat base makes for an ice cream that's creamy but ultimately refreshing.
  • 5 tablespoons of ground coffee brings loads of coffee flavor and just the right amount of bitterness.

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons medium grind coffee
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. 1.

    In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and coffee until well combined. Whisk in cream and milk until yolk mixture is fully incorporated.

  2. 2.

    Place pot over medium-low heat and cook, whisking frequently, until a custard forms on a spoon and a finger swiped across the back leaves a clean line, or until custard temperature reaches 170°F. Stir in salt to taste.

  3. 3.

    Strain custard through a fine mesh strainer and chill in either ice bath or refrigerator until it is very cold, about 40°F. Churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, then transfer to an airtight container and to harden in freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.

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