Mocha Ice Cream

Name: Mocha Ice Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Ingredients: 4 large egg yolks; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1½ cups whole coffee beans (regular or decaf); 3 cups half-and-half, divided; Pinch salt; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Creamy Coffee Goodness

Preparation info

Makes
1 quart

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
4 hr

Appears in

Breakfast for Dinner

By Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth

Published 2013

About

Because this mocha ice cream is made with whole coffee beans, you can use your favorite roast. Try decaf beans for an indulgent treat that won’t keep you up at night.

Ingredients

¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Pinch

Dinner
Breakfast
Vegetarian
ice cream
Gluten-free

Method

In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk in 2 cups of the half-and-half and stir over medium heat until mixture just starts to steam. Remove from heat and stir in coffee beans; cover and let steep for 1 hour.
Pour the remaining 1 cup ha