ice cream has become my old stand-by in the kitchen. it has never failed me and being homemade, is always impressive yet simple. for me, ice cream is a classic.
i have many dependable go-to’s when i can’t decide what i want… red nail polish when i want to feel pretty everyday, my green and gold BCBG dress for when i want pretty to be special and jeans with converse and a hoodie when i don’t. rocky votolato when i can’t stand to hear anything else and vanilla iced coffee when the choices are too overwhelming. this ice cream is a nod to all of those comforts.
vanilla bean ice cream with espresso
this is only lightly flavored with espresso, add more if you like. i also used instant espresso powder, which i don’t drink but i think is fine here.
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups half and half
1 vanilla bean split and seeded
1 tsp instant espresso powder
heat half and half in a medium saucepan with vanilla bean and seeds until just before boiling. turn off heat and cover, allowing vanilla to steep for about 15 minutes. whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. stir expresso powder into half and half and reheat if needed. slowly add hot half and half to egg yolks to temper. strain through a fine mesh sieve (discard or rinse and save vanilla bean pod) back into saucepan and heat over low, stirring constantly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon and does not run when a finger is run across it. pour into a heat proof container and cool completely before churning according to manufacturers instructions.
CECIL
I have never made my own homemade ice-cream – worrying I’d mess it up big time. This ice cream of yours just looks so lovely!
My Sweet & Saucy
Great flavor choice…looks delicious!
amy
oh wow, this just looks SO delicious! coffee ice cream is one of my favorites!!!
Amanda
It looks so fabulous! I wish I had an ice cream maker 🙁
Jenn's Serving Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream is a standby in our kitchen too! Can’t beat the taste and comfort of this perfect treat! Your’s looks superb!
No need to be afraid of making ice cream Cecil! It sounds hard to do – but it’s quite simple! Give it a try!
miss.cupcake.face
Now I wish I had an ice cream maker!
Mrs.French
it is midnight and now this is what I am craving….thanks to you my friend….yummy!
Nate-n-Annie
Coffee ice cream is my favorite.
If you have coffee beans to put on top of the ice cream, how come you didn’t use coffee grounds instead of instant espresso powder? Is there no difference?
cindy*
nate-n-annie: laziness…the instant espresso dissolves. thanks for dropping by!
Brilynn
I love vanilla bean ice cream, so satisfying! And better than anything you’d buy in a tub.
Kevin
That Ice cream sounds good! Nice photos.
Bonbon Oiseau
i like your steadfast approach. and your super gorgeous photos of that ice cream i wish i was eating right now please. why don;t i live near you?