Nigella Lawson's One-Step, No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
Author Notes: This recipe has 4 ingredients, 1 step, no cooking, and no churning, but the ice cream you get will have a creamy, almost buttery smoothness. Serve it on its own, or with chocolate sauce, or in little brioche buns. Adapted slightly from Nigellissima (Clarkson Potter, 2013). —Genius Recipes
Makes 1 1/2 pints
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) heavy or double cream, well-chilled
- 2/3 cup (175 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons espresso liqueur
- Whisk all the ingredients together just until the whisk leaves trails of soft peaks in the bowl, and you have a gorgeous, caffe-latte-colored airy mixture.
- Fill two 500-milliliter or two 1-pint airtight containers, and freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Serve straight from the freezer.
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15 days ago Laura J Davies
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.
about 1 year ago Tim
Thinking "espresso liqueur" is more specialized or rare in a household than an ice cream maker.
7 months ago Nanda Devi Van Der Veen
Haha, wow. I know no-one who owns an ice-creammaker :0
almost 2 years ago Miriam
I can't get condensed milk where I am. Can it be replaced with something else?
almost 2 years ago Gourmel
Here's a stupid question: could I use regular (not instant) ground coffee instead of instant espresso?
almost 2 years ago Emily Whetstone
Don't do that. Instant espresso dissolves completely in liquid, but the grounds will be gritty.
over 1 year ago witloof
What you could do, though, is heat the cream and steep the grounds in it, then strain it.
about 2 years ago Shelley Matheis
Is it the condensed milk that gives its creamy texture despite not being churned
about 2 years ago ori
I used one tbs Drambuie (or whiskey) instead of the coffee liqueur.
It was a hit everybody loved it including the kids..
my favorite coffee ice cream recipe!!
about 2 years ago Fiona
Sounds like a lovely recipe but I don't have any espresso liqueur. What could I use instead?
11 months ago Alice Kruse
Any liqueur you like, even vanilla extract. The alcohol will act to discourage crystallization to keep the ice cream from getting icy. I have seen recipes that use vodka to keep the mixture from getting icy, and it would add no flavor at all.
about 2 months ago Sherry Wright
I have never added the liqueur nor replaced it with anything and it always comes out creamy. This recipe ruined me-I love coffee ice cream. I have only used my ice cream maker once since I found this recipe. This is all I need. Did I mention that I love this ice cream?! lol
about 2 years ago John Dziki
Hint: Put bowl inside another bowl that you have filled with ice. Make blending much easier. Do this when just making whip cream as well.
about 2 years ago Scribbles
I found this recipe last summer and have made it so many times - it's so easy and delicious!!
about 2 years ago CJ
Coffee & Dulce de Leche freezing now! I also got inspired and whipped up some frozen Greek yogurt with a blueberry swirl.
about 2 years ago The Pontificator
I will definitely try this recipe as I'm too lazy to drag the ice cream maker out of the storage closet.
over 2 years ago chez_mere
I. Love. This. I will definitely make the original coffee version next time I have something chocolatey lying around to swirl in. Tonight, however, bourbon and ribbons of tangy orange marmalade made the cut. whoa.....
over 2 years ago w bodrak
If you do use the instant coffee, please let us know how you like it and how much you used. Thanks!
over 2 years ago blinkythebear
I tried instant coffee, with a one to one substitution. Still tastes heavenly and creamy.
over 2 years ago blinkythebear
Could I use instant coffee as a substitute for espresso powder? Many thanks!
over 2 years ago scott
Alright, Ms. Queen Celeste, you personally are faced with these two options: arm strength or vitamix, what do you choose?
over 2 years ago QueenCeleste
OK, I'll bite (pun intended--this recipe is seriously good). I'd try the Vitamix and see what happens. But don't blame me if you have to go buy all new ingredients!
over 2 years ago scott
how will i know when it is blended enough! it is in the blender now!
over 2 years ago scott
Done. It was thick and creamy. I used New Orleans coffee and a scoop of dutch cocoa powder. Will report back when it is done. This is a healthy ice cream, right?
over 2 years ago QueenCeleste
oh yes, you really should be eating this every day...
over 2 years ago scott
Question: Would it be better to whisk by hand or a vitamin?
over 2 years ago QueenCeleste
I'm guessing you meant vitamix ; )
I wouldn't use a blender. A hand mixer works really well.
over 2 years ago scott
Thanks for the quick response. I did mean vitamix (autocorrect). If i don't have a hand mixer, and it is between my arm of the machine, what would you say?
over 2 years ago QueenCeleste
hmmm. What's your upper body strength like? You could definitely use a whisk, but it would be a bit of a workout. I'm skeptical of using a blender, but you could try it and report back!
over 2 years ago Phyllis
Oh wow - terrific dessert! I cannot wait to make again for when family is visiting for Christmas. Will definitely try all the variations on nigella.com.
over 2 years ago Driftwood
Used butterscotch liqueur and Heath english toffee pieces, it's wonderful!
over 2 years ago w bodrak
I made the original recipe, then tried a vegan version. I cooked down coconut milk with coconut sugar to substitute for the sweetened condensed milk. I then whipped coconut cream, added the vanilla & it worked just fine....maybe it froze a little harder than the original recipe but still very tasty. Another time I added cocoa powder, one time grated coconut....just us your imagination!
over 2 years ago Driftwood
I used 2 Tbsp Bols Pumpkin Smash liquor and 1 packet (0.74oz) Alpine instant spiced apple cider for a pumpkin spiced ice cream and 2 Tbsp peppermint schnapps and 4 crushed peppermint candies for a peppermint ice cream
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