Coffee Ice Cream
Creamy. Bold. Coffee-Infused. Scooped to Perfection.
Rich, creamy coffee ice cream you can make right at home — no ice cream maker needed! Bold espresso flavor in every scoop. ☕🍨
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Crushed chocolate cookies
- Caramel swirl
How to Make It
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, espresso powder, brewed coffee, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in heavy cream.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–25 minutes).
- Fold in any mix-ins during the last few minutes of churning.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours for a firmer texture.
- Scoop and enjoy!
No ice cream maker? Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, freeze for 45 minutes, then stir vigorously. Repeat every 30 minutes for 3–4 hours until creamy.
Dr. Kesha's Tip: Use high-quality espresso powder for the deepest, most authentic coffee flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Churn Time: 25 minutes | Freeze Time: 2+ hours | Makes: about 1 quart
