Lighter Coffee Ice Cream
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this luxurious yet *Lighter Coffee Ice Cream*. Crafted with low-fat milk and just a touch of heavy cream, this recipe delivers the creamy richness you crave while keeping things light. The bold, aromatic flavor of instant espresso powder takes center stage, perfectly balanced by the warmth of vanilla extract and a hint of salt. A classic custard base made with egg yolks ensures a velvety texture, while minimal sugar keeps it delicately sweet. Ideal for coffee lovers seeking a homemade dessert with fewer calories, this easy-to-follow recipe is ready in just 20 minutes of prep and churns to perfection in your ice cream maker. Serve this silky treat in a cone or bowl for a refreshing and refined finish to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Instant espresso powder
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Egg yolks
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the low-fat milk, heavy cream, and instant espresso powder. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to dissolve the espresso powder completely.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and salt until smooth and pale yellow in color.
Slowly temper the egg mixture by adding a ladle of the hot milk mixture while whisking continuously to avoid curdling.
Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon (about 170–175°F). Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
Place the bowl with the custard into an ice bath and stir occasionally until it cools completely.
Pour the cooled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20–25 minutes.
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
Serve scooped into bowls or cones and enjoy your lighter coffee ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.4 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1016 mg | 339% | |
| Sodium | 943 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
