Cream and coffee ice cream

I can provide you with an artisan recipe for a delicious cream and coffee ice cream, perfect for offering a refreshing and energizing break. Here’s how to proceed:

Ingredients

• 250 ml of fresh whipping cream
• 250 ml of whole milk
• 100 g of granulated sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 small cups of very strong espresso coffee, or about 60 ml of concentrated espresso coffee
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the espresso coffee and let it cool completely.
2. Whip the cream until it’s soft and place it in the refrigerator.
3. In a saucepan, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and a pinch of salt until you obtain a frothy and light mixture.
4. Slowly add the milk, stirring continuously, and then transfer the mixture to the heat.
5. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the cream slightly thickens, but do not let it boil.
6. As soon as the cream coats the back of the spoon, it’s ready. Remove it from the heat and let it cool in an ice bath or cold water, stirring occasionally.
7. When the cream is cold, incorporate the espresso coffee and the vanilla extract, mixing gently to blend.
8. Now fold the whipped cream into the coffee mixture, stirring from the bottom up to keep the mixture airy.
9. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to churn it until it reaches the desired consistency.
10. If you do not have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a container and place it in the freezer. Every hour, for the first 4 hours, stir it with a fork to break up any ice crystals.

The cream and coffee ice cream is ready when it has reached a soft and creamy consistency. Before serving, let it soften for a few minutes at room temperature.

Curiosity

Coffee ice cream is a specialty that is enjoyed in various countries, and each place has its variant. In Italy, it is very common to combine the tradition of espresso coffee with the artisanal production of ice cream, resulting in a burst of flavor that is particularly loved during the hot summer days.