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cafe au lait ice cream

Recipe by
Melanie Ross
Rumford, ME

Attention Coffee Lovers: Serve this creamy nut-studded coffee ice cream with a fresh pot of hot java.

yield 8 to 10
prep time 20 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For cafe au lait ice cream

  • 4 tsp
    folgers classic roast® instant coffee crystals
  • 1/2 c
    hot water
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 can
    (14 oz.) eagle brand sweeted condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 c
    toasted chopped pecans or almonds

How To Make cafe au lait ice cream

  • 1
    DISSOLVE instant coffee in water in large bowl; cool. Add cream, sweetened condensed milk and almond extract.
  • 2
    BEAT with mixer 7 minutes or until light and fluffy (mixture will mound but not hold peaks). Fold in nuts, if desired.
  • 3
    SPOON into 8-inch square baking pan or 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover; freeze 4 hours or until firm. To serve, scoop into dessert dishes.
  • 4
    *To toast nuts: Place nuts in dry nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat, shaking pan until nuts are lightly browned.
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