Creamy Homemade Coffee Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings

Ingredients

For the Ice Cream Base:

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (adjust based on coffee strength preference)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 large egg yolks

Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Shavings:

1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped or use a chocolate bar to shave

Instructions

Prepare the Coffee Mixture:

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, instant coffee granules, and salt.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and coffee are dissolved, and the mixture is warm (but not boiling). Remove from heat.

Whisk the Egg Yolks:

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and slightly thickened.

Temper the Egg Yolks:

Slowly pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously. This helps to temper the yolks and prevents them from scrambling.

Gradually add the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, whisking constantly.

Cook the Mixture:

Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let it boil.

Chill the Mixture:

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn the Ice Cream:

Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

When the ice cream is almost finished churning (about 5 minutes before it’s done), add in the chocolate shavings.

Freeze the Ice Cream:

Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Serve:

Scoop the coffee ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy! Optionally, garnish with additional chocolate shavings or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.