Description
Silky smooth whipped coffee ice cream sundae whispers Italian espresso dreams with creamy, dreamy layers of cool indulgence. Rich coffee-infused gelato swirls promise sweet comfort that will sweep you into a delightful dessert adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
Coffee Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Sundae Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 4 whole coffee beans
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water, then place a clean bowl inside for cooling the custard later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and instant coffee powder. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it’s steaming and just about to simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the coffee.
- Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until pale and creamy.
- Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
- Return the entire mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 170°F).
- Immediately strain the custard into the prepared bowl in the ice bath. Stir occasionally to cool quickly and prevent further cooking.
- Refrigerate the custard for at least 3 hours or overnight until completely chilled.
- Churn the cold custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-3 hours to firm up.
- For the coffee whipped cream, combine heavy whipping cream, instant coffee powder, and powdered sugar in a chilled mixing bowl.
- Whip the cream mixture until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- To assemble the sundae, scoop the coffee ice cream into serving glasses.
- Drizzle chocolate and caramel sauces over the ice cream.
- Top with a generous dollop of coffee whipped cream.
- Garnish with chopped almonds, whole coffee beans, and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the decadent coffee-infused dessert.
Notes
- Chill your equipment like bowls and whisks for smoother whipping and faster cream formation.
- Use fresh, high-quality instant coffee powder for more intense coffee flavor and rich aroma.
- Stabilize whipped cream by adding a pinch of cornstarch to prevent rapid deflation and maintain texture.
- For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use plant-based milk alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg