Turkish Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 6 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan over high heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup turns clear. pour into a double boiler along with the cream and milk. whisk until the syrup has dissolved into the milk, then whisk in the egg yolks and instant coffee until completely incorporated.
• set the double boiler insert over (but not touching) a pan of gently simmering water. cook, stirring constantly until the custard has thickened and will stick to the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl and stir in the coffee grounds. refrigerate several hours until cold.
• pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.