Description
Silky smooth espresso ice cream delivers rich Italian coffee flavors in a luxurious frozen dessert. Coffee lovers will savor intense espresso notes blended with creamy custard, creating an irresistible treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 to 4 shots (¼ to ½ cup or 60 to 120 milliliters) espresso (decaffeinated or regular)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) salt
Instructions
- Create a creamy foundation by gently warming cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring consistently until sugar completely dissolves and mixture becomes smooth.
- Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl until they transform into a uniform, silky texture.
- Carefully introduce approximately one cup of heated dairy mixture into egg yolks, whisking vigorously to equalize temperatures and prevent potential curdling.
- Reintegrate the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, maintaining constant motion with the whisk while cooking until the base approaches a gentle simmer without reaching a full boil.
- Immediately remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract and espresso, allowing the robust coffee essence to infuse throughout the liquid base.
- Strain the entire mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, eliminating any potential texture inconsistencies and ensuring a velvety smooth result.
- Refrigerate the liquid base thoroughly, allowing flavors to meld and temperature to drop completely.
- Transfer the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker, churning according to manufacturer’s specifications until it achieves a soft, billowy consistency typical of premium frozen desserts.
Notes
- Instant caffeine boost meets creamy dessert perfection in this homemade espresso ice cream adventure.
- Professional pastry chefs swear by tempering eggs slowly to create silky-smooth custard bases without scrambling.
- Chilling the mixture thoroughly ensures maximum flavor development and prevents ice crystal formation during churning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0.1g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg