We probably all agree that the art of ice cream is a serious matter: temperatures, chemistry, waiting, consistency, balance down to the thousandth of a gram and then a flawless result are important. But sometimes good ice cream can also be made at home, in a completely simple way and without special equipment or great effort.
So if you like ice cream and you always like coffee, this recipe will come in handy. It is a dish that helps us in the summer heat and serves as a dessert if we have guests over for dinner. It actually combines meal and dessert in one go. The aroma of coffee ice cream usually conquers even those who are not too enthusiastic about this drink, which Italians otherwise love so much: coffee ice cream is so appreciated that it has become one of the most famous packaged ice creams in the whole history.
How to prepare it
The ingredients are very simple: 380 g of condensed milk (lactose-free is also available), 500 g of fresh cream (for whipping, but there is also lactose-free), 3 tablespoons of instant coffee, 1 pinch of salt, ground coffee to taste.
Making ice cream
The liquid ingredients must be very cold, and the doses are suitable for about 1 liter of ice cream. Without heating the cream, flavor it with instant coffee: since it is cold, it will take a while to melt, but be patient. When the cream is fragrant, whip it halfway with an electric whisk: this means there should be no firm peaks. Slowly add the salt and condensed milk and immediately continue beating until frothy. When it is ready, pour it into a glass or container and leave it tightly closed overnight in the freezer. For finishing touches, you can sprinkle the surface with a pinch of ground coffee before closing the glass.
