Coffee Walnut Ice Cream – Experience #4
by munatycooking • 26/08/2012 • Dessert • 22 Comments
On the kitchen table was a jar full of coffee. It whispered in my ear, those words were a spell casted upon me. Now I have no choice but to fulfill this deep dark desire. A desire to indulge in a sinful pleasure whose consequence means running longer on the treadmill. This creamy and rich ice cream is a blend of delicious goodness. But, it’s better not to lose ourselves here.
By now, my addiction to coffee is apparent. It’s remarkable how your usual drink can be part of your favorite desserts. The coffee’s unique texture, aroma, and taste, allow it to blend well with other ingredients, yet maintain its uniqueness.
Homemade Ice Cream can’t be compared to commercial ones, the ingredients are fresh, and the creaminess is divine.
This is how I made it!
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
5 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons brewed black coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
- In a bowl beat the yolks with sugar until creamy and lighter in color.
- In a saucepan, add the cream and milk. When it simmers, remove from heat.
- While whisking the eggs, gradually add the cream and milk mixture.
- To get a smoother, silkier texture, strain the mixture through a sieve and pour it back in the saucepan.
- Keep stirring the custard on medium heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Draw a line at the back of the spoon and if both ends don’t meet, the custard is ready.
- Remove from heat immediately and pour in different bowl.
- Add coffee and vanilla, and stir.
- Prepare a chilled water bath with cubes of ice. Place the bowl on top and keep stirring the custard until it cools.
- Cover the custard with plastic allowing the plastic to touch the custard’s surface.
- Refrigerate the custard overnight or 6 hours. This will thicken the custard and blend the flavors well.
- Transfer the custard to the chilled container of the ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- When done, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in the freezer.
wow nice! I love homemade ice cream. Though I would not think to pair it I could completely how walnut would complement the coffee ice cream. Supremely delicious looking!
Thanks dear! This Ice Cream is my son’s favorite, so it is made often.
A delicious ice cream! What a wonderful pairing.
Cheers,
Rosa
wow , u made me drool.. bookmarked this yummy ice cream..
Coffee and walnut…I have never had an ice with this combo. It looks droolworthy, Muna.
hehe I have coffee ice cream in my fridge right now. ^_^
It’s always a pleasure to see you guys on my blog
… Thanks for the sweet comments!
Yes, I love making homemade ice cream and I love coffee ice cream too! I’ve never had ones with walnut in it but sounds so good! I think this is a great treat for adults while kids eat some other ice cream.
Thank you Muna for sharing your great recipe!!
You’re most welcome Nami. Glad you liked my recipe
Fabulous home made ice-cream. I have a high liking for coffee as well as walnuts. I can see how both these ingredients has brought out a delicious and tempting ice-cream.
Hi Nava, Great to see you here
If virtual eating can satiate, then I am doing just that – looks fantastic
Hi Priya, welcome to my humble blog. I’ve been to yours, actually I’m still on your blog on another opened window. Your recipes are great and I’m following you
Nothing like homemade ice cream. I also share a slight coffee addiction. this looks fantastic, Muna!! Love it!:)
You are absolutely right Lora, homemade Ice cream is something else.
Your coffee ice cream looks very yummy.
Love your new blog look… Very sophisticated
Thanks Zoe, I like light colored themes.
What a great combination of flavors & textures in this ice cream… YUM!
I have bought an icecream machine but I have not used it yet!
I love the ideaa of a coffee icecraem, with the crunch of the walnut against the creamy texture..yum!
Thanks girls for your kind comments, I hope you like this Ice cream as much as we like it here in my home!
Ok..you just combined coffee and walnuts into ice-cream…Oh wow! I am in love with your ice-cream! Beautiful, tasty and sinfully good!!!!!
This looks delightful – putting on my to-try list!