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This No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream Recipe makes the BEST homemade coffee ice cream without a machine and without eggs. The perfect dessert for coffee lovers!
There are several no-churn ice cream recipes on the blog. But, as a coffee lover, this easy recipe for no churn coffee ice cream is probably my favorite ice cream flavor, especially on a hot summer day. Actually, my whole family adores this creamy ice cream, and not all of them love coffee!
This simple recipe makes delicious ice cream with a bold coffee flavor that isn’t overpowering. Best of all, you don’t need a traditional ice cream maker or ice cream machine, and there are no eggs or egg yolks to mess with!
Because I love how smooth this ice cream is, we didn’t add chocolate or chocolate chips to the mixture. Instead, we added crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans on top. Yum.
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Coffee Ice Cream Ingredients
There are only 5 simple ingredients in this no churn recipe. You can find them in your grocery store. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Heavy whipping cream — also called heavy cream. Don’t get half and half as it isn’t the same thing.
- Sweetened condensed milk — not evaporated milk or whole milk
- Instant coffee — adds coffee flavor without watering the mixture down. I used regular coffee, but you can use decaffeinated coffee
- Vanilla extract — rounds out the flavor
- Chocolate covered espresso beans — optional for topping. Use chocolate chips or top with chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup for a smooth and creamy texture
How to Make Coffee Ice Cream without Machine
First, add the instant coffee crystals to a small bowl. Add the vanilla extract, and mix with a spoon until the crystals are dissolved. The mixture will be thick.
Next, add the coffee mixture to a large bowl. Add the heavy cream, and mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks start to form. Be careful not to over mix the cream. You don’t want butter!
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a separate bowl. Then, carefully fold the whipped cream mixture into the condensed milk. Use a spatula for this part. Using the hand mixer will change the texture.
Next, spoon the milk mixture into a loaf pan. Sprinkle the crushed beans over the top of the ice cream, and place into the freezer.
How Long to Freeze
Freeze the ice cream mixture for at least 4 hours or until it is solid. For best results, freeze overnight.
Storage
Keep the ice cream frozen until ready to eat. Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap. It should keep fresh for 2-3 months.
Recipe Tips
Homemade ice cream needs at least 4 hours to chill. Overnight is even better, so plan ahead when making this dessert.
Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk. Look for heavy whipping cream or heavy cream — not half and half.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the milk mixture — never use the electric mixer for this part.
Adding brewed coffee waters the ice cream mixture down. Use instant coffee granules or instant espresso powder for rich coffee flavor.
More Easy Ice Cream Recipes
Try my strawberry ice cream or no-churn chocolate peanut butter ice cream, Oreo ice cream or this Halloween version or s’mores ice cream, cherry vanilla and plain vanilla and check out even more easy desserts you’ll love.
The Best No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsps instant coffee granules
- 1½ tbsps vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 14- oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup chocolate covered espresso beans crushed
Instructions
- Add the instant coffee to a small bowl. Add vanilla extract, and mix until dissolved
- Pour the heavy cream and coffee mixture into a large mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk to a separate bowl
- Gently fold whipped cream mixture into the condensed milk until well combined
- Pour milk mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container, and spread evenly throughout pan.
- Sprinkle crushed espresso beans on top of the ice cream
- Place into the freezer for 4-6 hours or overnight until solid
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I hope you enjoy this creamy coffee ice cream as much as we do. My family says its the best coffee ice cream recipe on the planet!
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I LOVE this flavor! The espresso beans add a great crunch and the ice cream is so creamy! I should pair this with a cup of coffee!
This is an amazing coffee ice cream recipe! The intense and rich aroma of coffee perfectly complements the creamy texture of the ice cream.
Boy was this great! So creamy and loved the flavor! Will make lots of this all summer!
The creamiest ice cream I’ve ever eaten!
Just saw this and loved the idea of the espresso beans! Flavors are awesome! So creamy too!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked the ice cream!