This luxurious ice cream recipe features a rich, custard-like base swirled with luscious dulce de leche. The addition of a warm espresso shot just before serving transforms it into a sumptuous affogato-style dessert. Each bite is a delightful blend of creamy sweetness and bold coffee, making it an ideal treat for coffee and dessert lovers.
Why You'll Love This: The creamy texture of the homemade ice cream, combined with the deep, caramel flavors of dulce de leche, is a match made in heaven. Serving it affogato-style with espresso elevates it to a sophisticated dessert, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a decadent treat. The process of making it from scratch, while involved, is a rewarding culinary adventure.
Ingredients:
- Egg Yolks: 4
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup
- A pinch of Salt
- Milk: 1 cup (220g)
- Heavy Cream: 1 ½ cups (360g)
- Vanilla Bean or Extract: 1 bean or ½ tsp
- Dulce de Leche: 2/3 cup, divided
Instructions:
- Custard Base:
- Whisk egg yolks, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Heat milk, heavy cream, and vanilla in a saucepan until it's hot but not boiling.
- Gradually pour half of the hot milk into the egg mixture, continuously whisking.
- Combine the tempered egg mix with the remaining milk mixture in the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring, until it reaches 175°F or is thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Strain the custard through a fine sieve and cool to room temperature. Chill it for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Ice Cream Churning:
- Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker.
- Add 1/3 cup of dulce de leche.
- Churn as per the ice cream maker's instructions.
- Assembling:
- Transfer churned ice cream into a pan.
- Swirl in the remaining 1/3 cup of dulce de leche with a wooden spoon.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours until set.
- Serving:
- Scoop the ice cream into a mug.
- Create a well in the center with a spoon.
- Pour a shot of hot espresso into the well.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by cookies or chocolate of your choice.
Enjoy this elegant, coffee-infused treat that brings together the best of dessert and espresso in a single dish!