Coffee Ice Cream - The Ultimate Summer Treat

Coffee ice cream has to be one of the most refreshing summer treats available. This tasty, frozen dessert combines the refreshing coolness of ice cream with the tantalizing flavor of coffee. Factor in a little energy boost from the coffee...and you've got yourself a super summer treat!

Thinking that frozen coffee treats are just reserved for specialty shops and that only gourmet chefs can churn out this fantastic treat, it's a wonderful surprise to taste the product of this recipe for the first time! Yup! You can make this great tasting dessert in the comfort of your own home!

Whether you're heading out to cut the grass, you've just come in from weeding the garden, or you just want a chilled bowl full of frozen goodness...you'll be happy to relax with the tasty treat made from this simple recipe. You'll be surprised that you made it yourself!

This recipe is versatile. You can make it to suit your "coffee tastes and preferences." Some people like their coffee weak; others will only drink it strong. Some people are adamant regular flavored coffee drinkers; others love the variety of flavored coffee now and then. Some people choose espresso over coffee.

When it comes to this recipe, you can adjust it to suit your likes and churn out a treat that's perfect for you!

Do you like your coffee strong or weak? Use more or less coffee to suit your preference!

Are you in the mood for flavored coffee? Simply use your favorite flavored instant coffee!

Do you like coffee or espresso better? Use your favorite instant coffee or espresso!

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp instant coffee or espresso (2 tbsp for a weaker flavor, 2 1/2 tbsp for a moderate coffee flavor)
2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions for Making Homemade Coffee Ice Cream

Step 1: With an electric mixer or whisk, mix milk, granulated sugar, and instant coffee until the sugar and coffee have completely dissolved.

Step 2: Stir heavy cream and vanilla extract into the coffee mixture.

Step 3: Pour mixture into your ice cream maker.

Step 4: Mix ingredients in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. Ice cream will be thick when finished.

Step 5: Dig in and enjoy!

With your bowl filled to overflowing with this tasty bowl of homemade coffee ice cream, you can sit back...relax...and enjoy the beautiful day!

Best Freezer Ice Cream Recipe: Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Coffee and cream become a frozen delectable delight when it turns into a really creamy ice cream dessert.

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

2 tablspoons butter or margarine, melted

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

2 cups whipping cream

Directions

In a saucepan, stir the sugar, cornstarch, coffee and butter until well blended. Stir in the milk. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture is thick.

Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla. Let mixture cool completely. Stir in the condensed milk.

In a separate bowl, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold cream mixture into the milk mixture. Pour into a 9-inch square pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours, or until ice cream is firm.

Best Freezer Ice Cream Recipe: Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe

This is a great peppermint ice cream to make during holidays or anytime you want to enjoy a cool, refreshing, mint dessert.

4 egg yolks

1 1/2 cups half and half cream

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups whipping cream

4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup peppermint candies, crushed

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, half and half, sugar and salt together. Cook and stir mixture over low heat until custard mixture coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat.

Place the saucepan in a bowl of ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the whipping cream and the vanilla. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours.

Pour 2/3 of the mixture into an ice cream freezer (refrigerate remaining portion until ready to freeze). Freeze ice cream according to manufacturers directions. When frozen, stir in the peppermint candy. Let freeze for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Best Freezer Ice Cream Recipe: Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

Pistachio is that other green ice cream flavor that is a real treat, even though it's slightly off the beaten ice cream path, it's well worth the adventure.

1 1/4 cups pistachio nuts

2 1/2 cups milk

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Shell the pistachios. Place pistachios in a bowl and pour boiling water over them (use enough to completely cover). Let stand for 1 minute. Drain water. Peel skin from pistachios.

In a blender, add the pistachios, milk, eggs and sugar. Blend until mixture is nice and smooth. Pour green liquid into a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the custard thickens - about 25 minutes. Important: do not let custard boil.

Let the custard mixture cool, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Fold the whipped cream into the pistachio custard mixture. Pour into ice cream freezer and follow manufacturers directions.

Best Freezer Ice Cream Recipe: Spumoni Ice Cream Recipe

This recipe is an easy-to-make variation of an old Italian favorite.

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

1 (10 oz) package frozen strawberries, sliced

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2/3 cup green or red maraschino cherries, chopped

3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Red food coloring

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup sugar

Directions

Soften the vanilla ice cream just enough so that it's easy to work with. In a chilled bowl, quickly mix in the strawberries and extract into the vanilla ice cream. Mix until smooth. Fold in the cherries and pecans. Add enough food coloring to turn ice cream a delicate pink. Put bowl into freezer for a few minutes.

In a separate bowl, whisk the cream until peaks form. Fold in the sugar. Take ice cream out of freezer and fold in the whipped cream mixture. Pour into an ice cream freezer and follow manufacturers directions.