If you're a coffee lover, making your own coffee ice cream is an exciting way to enjoy the rich, bold flavors of your favorite beverage in a creamy dessert form.

This recipe uses a cold brew technique to extract the pure essence of coffee, resulting in a smooth and flavorful ice cream base. Plus, the addition of alcoholic drink and chocolate ganache makes it even more indulgent.

<h3>Ingredients for Coffee Ice Cream</h3>

Here's a list of ingredients you'll need to make this delicious coffee ice cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream (divided)

• ¾ cup coffee beans (coarsely ground)

• 1 cup milk

• ½ cup superfine sugar

• 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons milk (for slurry)

• 2 teaspoons tapioca starch

• 2 tablespoons alcoholic drink (optional)

These ingredients combine to create the perfect coffee ice cream base, and you can personalize it further by adding your favorite mix-ins after churning.

<h3>Preparing the Coffee Cream Mixture</h3>

Start by combining 1 cup of heavy cream and coarsely ground coffee beans in a container. Stir them together and seal the container. Place it in the refrigerator and let the coffee steep for about 8 hours or overnight. This cold brew method ensures that the coffee flavor infuses deeply into the cream.

After the steeping time, remove the cream mixture from the refrigerator. Set up a fine-mesh sieve over a medium saucepan and line it with cheesecloth. Strain the cream mixture through the sieve, gently pressing on the cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the cheesecloth and its contents.

<h3>Making the Ice Cream Base</h3>

Now that you have your coffee-infused cream, add the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of milk to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in the superfine sugar, nonfat dry milk powder, and vanilla extract. Continue to simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes until everything is well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of milk with tapioca starch to create a slurry. Slowly stir this slurry into the hot cream mixture. This will help thicken the base and give it that smooth, rich consistency. If you're adding alcoholic drink, stir it in now.

<h3>Cooling and Churning the Ice Cream</h3>

Allow the ice cream base to cool to room temperature, which should take about 20 minutes. Once it has cooled down, place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This helps the flavors meld together and enhances the overall taste.

After the chilling time, churn the ice cream in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. This process should take about 20 minutes. Once the ice cream reaches the desired consistency, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours until firm.

<h3>Optional Add-ins</h3>

For added texture and flavor, you can mix in ingredients like chocolate ganache or cacao nibs after the ice cream has been churned. These add-ins bring a decadent touch to the coffee ice cream, creating a more complex and enjoyable dessert.

<h3>Serving Your Homemade Coffee Ice Cream</h3>

Once your coffee ice cream is firm and ready, it's time to scoop and serve! This ice cream is perfect on its own, or you can pair it with a slice of cake, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of caramel for an extra indulgent treat.

Enjoy the rich, velvety flavor of homemade coffee ice cream, and be sure to share it with friends and family – they'll love it!