Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- 4 tbsp Coffee grounds (medium-coarse)
- 1 tbsp Instant espresso powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat dairy mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and coffee grounds. Simmer and steep for 45 minutes.
- Strain: Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the mixture into a bowl, pressing on the grounds to extract flavor.
- Dissolve sugars: Return liquid to the saucepan, adding granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved, then mix in instant espresso powder.
- Chill: Stir in vanilla extract, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Churn: Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions until soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer to an airtight container, cover with parchment paper, seal tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a no-churn option: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours until creamy. Customize with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.