5 Ingredients or Fewer
Nigella Lawson's One-Step, No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
Popular on Food52
94 Reviews
Kddd
February 6, 2021
This is one of the most rewarding recipes I have ever found. Ridiculously easy and absolutely delicious. It is also versatile I have made strawberry ice cream using a punnet of liquidised strawberries and raspberry vodka and whisky and orange marmalade using orange marmalade, juice and zest of an orange and whisky but following the basic recipe. I am sure it will work with many other flavourings too
Berkland
August 9, 2020
This is SO good and SO easy. I used kahlua and cream de cacao instead of espresso powder and liquor and it tastes just like the blended Smith & Kearns we used to drink in the Midwest.
Cydneyroach
July 4, 2020
Here’s what Nigella herself says in her version of the recipe about whipping the cream first: (If using American heavy-cream or whipping cream in other countries, whisk your cream in a bowl first, until it reaches soft peaks, then whisk in the other ingredients and continue whisking until thick again.)
Jenna
June 10, 2019
Wow! So good! So simple! I made it with half the amount of instant coffee & found that the coffee flavor was strong enough for me. Also, next time I make it I’m going to try whipping the cream first, then adding the condensed milk & coffee, and the Kailua last. It did eventually whip up, but took a while to beat.
Bella95
July 29, 2019
I haven't made this yet but, other recipes l've seen suggest chilling the condensed milk first. Not sure if it does make a difference but l would worry that adding the condensed milk to the previously whipped cream might deflate it somewhat.
Misfitwife
August 30, 2018
I made a vanilla version for my first try since that is a flavor the whole family agrees upon. Delicious! It has such a velvety texture and was a hit for everyone. Now I can't want to try different flavor combinations! Seems like it would be easy to mix the base of condensed milk and cream and then flavor individual containers for seasonal favorites. Thinking pumpkin...cinnamon...caramel...praline pecan...
Linda
August 9, 2018
Can hardly wait to make this. My grandmother's trick for whipping cream is to whip it with an electric mixer in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters.
kerry.mossler
August 7, 2018
This is my go-to dessert recipe. It is everyone's favorite, but a little embarrassing when you share how simple it is to make!
andrea
April 25, 2018
Could I make this in a Cuisinart ice cream maker?
tucsonbabe
April 25, 2018
Yes, you can. I always put my "no churn" ice cream recipes in the Cuisinart ice cream maker.
Nora
September 7, 2017
I'd like it to be a bit less fat. Next time I'm going to see if I can find a lighter whipping cream.
Amy
August 11, 2020
Did you try a lighter version? I followed the recipe, and it's freezing now. I made @mikebakesnyc strawberry crumble ice cream a few days ago and it was way too rich! That one had cream cheese also, though, so maybe that's why. Let me know how it turned out!
https://mikebakesnyc.com/strawberry-crumble-ice-cream/
https://mikebakesnyc.com/strawberry-crumble-ice-cream/
Marsha S.
September 26, 2020
There is sweetened condensed milk in low fat. Green label. Works just as good if i recall.
Marsha S.
November 21, 2020
Ive been making with half and half and fat free sc milk, whisk and put in my cuisinart ice cream maker. It's great. And less heavy and rich.
Tori M.
August 3, 2017
You guys think these recipes are okay for kids? I figure it's so little alcohol in each serving a (probably different flavor would be fine...)
chez_mere
August 4, 2017
I would say if your kids don't mind the flavor the alcohol gives it, there's no harm in letting them have some. Besides, the liquor helps keep the ice cream from freezing too hard - I would leave it in for best results.
NancyFromKona
August 2, 2017
As I picked up the sweetened condensed milk last week at Target, noticed that right next to it was a can of exactly the same size labeled 'Nestle Dulce de Leche' so after I convinced myself this was the easiest and most awesome coffee ice cream ever, I bought the Dulce de Leche and substituted it for condensed milk. As I write this, it is freezing. The taste is like a caramel macchiato and the Kahlua is not perceptible which is a plus. Pondering next experiment. Anybody have success with adding fruit purée? I am thinking peach and amaretto...
Violetsnake
July 24, 2017
I used local, organic, and very thick whipping cream. Putting in all the ingredients at once did not work and it took more than 10 minutes of whipping at high speed and a runny liquid, before I took another tactic. So, making what will now be a double batch, I poured the first batch into a large measuring cup and put it aside. Starting anew, I whipped the whipping cream first until it started to thicken, then added the rest of the ingredients and it worked very well. As the patterns began to form on top, I incorporated the first batch very slowly and it all came together nicely forming soft peaks. We'll have for dessert with friends tomorrow. We'll see how it turns out.
Laura J.
July 9, 2017
I made this as in the recipe and the coffee left a bitter aftertaste. Added more cream to balance it out, but I would suggest adding just one tablespoon of espresso powder and tasting to see how it balances out flavorwise then add more if you need it.
Miriam
August 30, 2015
I can't get condensed milk where I am. Can it be replaced with something else?
Francesca
November 20, 2020
I'm pretty sure they give a homemade recipe somewhere in the article. If not google it. It is possible to make. I have done it but can't remember the recipe off hand. Good luck
Francesca
November 20, 2020
I just went to the dashboard and clicked recipes and the on search,
typed in homemade sweetened condensed milk and the recipe popped right up.
typed in homemade sweetened condensed milk and the recipe popped right up.
See what other Food52ers are saying.