No Churn Coffee Ice Cream

Get the best of both worlds with this delicious No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream recipe. With its rich coffee flavor, crunchy bits of chocolate chips and espresso beans, this homemade coffee ice cream is the perfect sweet treat sure to satisfy any coffee lovers cravings. 

❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe: no churn ice cream recipes are made without the need for an ice cream maker and is an easy clean up.

Simple ingredients: with just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you'll have a delicious homemade ice cream with the perfect amount of sweetness.

Customizable: easy to adjust to your own favorite flavor combinations and add ins.

🥘 Ingredients

Heavy Cream: best to use as it whips up nice and fluffy creating a nice and creamy ice cream and adds the best flavor.

Sweetened condensed milk: adds the right amount of sweetness without the need to add sugar.

Pure vanilla extract: enhances coffee flavor in the ice cream.

Instant espresso powder: 

mini chocolate chips

Chocolate-covered espresso beans

🔪 Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and espresso powder and mini chocolate chips and espresso chips. Set ice cream base aside.
2. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat heavy cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
3. With a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
4. Pour into a loaf pan (4-½ x 8). Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl

Electric hand mixer

Rubber spatula: used to fold the cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture.

Freezer safe storage container

🥫Storage

Freezer: ​Store the no churn coffee ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. 

📖 Variations

• Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, toffee bits, or caramel sauce, to personalize your coffee ice cream.
• Whisk in a tablespoon or two of cocoa powder into the sweetened condensed milk mixture for a chocolate flavored coffee ice cream.

💭 Tips

• For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of espresso powder or dissolve the espresso powder in a small amount of hot water before adding it to the condensed milk mixture.
• Be sure to use cold heavy whipping cream to achieve the best results.
• Prevent the ice cream from getting too hard by stirring in a tablespoon of vodka or coffee flavored liquor.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk?

No, sweetened condensed milk is whole milk that has been cooked down to 65% creating a sweet thickened milk. Evaporated milk is also reduced but only by about 45%, stored in a can and is similar to half and half.

Can I use instant coffee instead of espresso

Yes, however the coffee flavor or may not be as intense.

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🍽 Serve with..

Before serving, allow ice cream to soften for a few minutes at room temperature to achieve a scoop-able texture. Top it with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of chocolate syrup or coffee liqueur or an extra touch of indulgence.

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