Coffee Ice Cream

To prepare a delicious coffee cream that delights the senses, you will need a few essential ingredients and a little patience, but the result will be worth every minute. We start by gathering the necessary ingredients: whipped cream, milk, coffee, egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt. These will transform into a refined dessert, ideal for enjoying at the end of a dinner.

The first step is to put the whipped cream, milk, and coffee in a pot over medium heat. Gently stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon, being careful to combine them evenly. It is important not to let the mixture boil, but to bring it close to boiling temperature, which should take about 5 minutes. The aroma of the coffee will blend perfectly with the other ingredients, preparing the ground for the next stage.

Meanwhile, prepare the yolk mixture. In a heatproof bowl, mix the yolks with the sugar and salt. Use an electric mixer or a whisk, mixing until the mixture doubles in volume and becomes a lighter, almost golden color. This process will add an airy texture and a delicious taste to your cream.

Once the coffee mixture is ready, take it off the heat and gradually incorporate it into the yolk mixture, stirring gently to avoid lumps. It is essential to maintain a steady rhythm to achieve a smooth emulsion. After integrating all the ingredients, transfer the mixture back to a pot over medium heat. Continue stirring with a wooden spoon, being careful not to let the mixture boil. The goal is to obtain a denser composition that leaves a trace of your finger on the back of the spoon, which will take about 1-2 minutes.

While stirring, prepare the "ice bath." Fill a large heatproof bowl with ice and place a smaller heatproof bowl on top. When the mixture is ready, strain it through a fine sieve to remove any lumps or impurities. Pour the composition into the small bowl in the ice bath. Stir gently and continuously with a wooden spoon until the cream cools completely, allowing the flavors to reveal themselves in all their splendor.

After the cream has cooled, remove the small bowl from the ice bath, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours. The wait may seem long, but knowing that a refined and creamy dessert awaits you will certainly be rewarding. After this time, you will be able to enjoy a delicious coffee cream, perfect for serving as the finale of a meal or as an elegant snack among friends.

 Ingredients: - 410 ml unsweetened liquid cream - 355 ml milk - 30 g ground espresso coffee - 4 egg yolks - 150 g superfine sugar - finely ground sea salt

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