Description
Mexican coffee ice cream offers a rich, creamy desert with deep espresso notes and authentic cinnamon warmth. Smooth caramel undertones and silky texture invite coffee enthusiasts to savor each spoonful of this indulgent frozen treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsps instant coffee
- 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) heavy whipping cream
- 400 grams (14.1 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Coffee Infusion: Dissolve instant coffee granules in warm water, ensuring a smooth, concentrated solution without any granular remnants.
- Liquid Base Preparation: Whisk the dissolved coffee with sweetened condensed milk until a uniform, glossy caramel-like liquid forms, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Cream Transformation: Vigorously beat heavy cream in a chilled bowl until it develops voluminous, stiff peaks that maintain their structure when the whisk is lifted.
- Harmonious Blending: Delicately fold the coffee-condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream, preserving the airy texture and preventing deflation of the delicate cream.
- Freezing Stage: Transfer the velvety mixture to a freezer-safe container with a secure lid, leveling the surface for consistent freezing and optimal texture.
- Chilling and Setting: Freeze the mixture for 6 to 8 hours (preferably overnight), allowing it to solidify into a perfectly scoopable, creamy consistency.
- Serving Ritual: Allow the ice cream to rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, ensuring a smooth, easily scoopable dessert with maximum creaminess.
Notes
- Instant Coffee Quality: Choose high-quality instant coffee granules for a richer, more authentic coffee flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Cream Whipping Technique: Ensure the mixing bowl and whisk are thoroughly chilled to help heavy cream reach maximum volume and stability faster.
- Folding Method: Use a gentle, figure-eight motion when combining coffee mixture with whipped cream to preserve the delicate air bubbles and maintain a light, creamy texture.
- Freezing Pro Tip: Cover the surface with plastic wrap directly touching the ice cream to prevent ice crystals and freezer burn, ensuring a smoother, creamier final texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg