- 1
- 15 mins
- 25 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 6 egg yolks
- Chocolate curls, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1
1. Combine the cream, milk, sugar, and coffee in a medium, heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl.
5. Whisk 1 cup of the hot cream into the egg yolks.
6. Gradually add the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream, to the hot cream.
7. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reaches 170 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container.
9. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down against the surface to keep a skin from forming.
10. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
11. Remove from the refrigerator and pour into the bowl of an ice cream machine. 12. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.