When the heat hits, nothing is more refreshing than a scoop of ice cream. For those who enjoy coffee, the invigorating flavor combined with ice cream is a perfect treat. You may like a traditional style recipe, or find a recipe with unexpected and delightful additions. You can find ice coffee recipes with any addition from espresso to something more exotic and spiced.
1. Classic Homemade Coffee Ice Cream
Nothing tops the classic experience of cooking coffee ice cream at home, and this recipe is the perfect combination of coffee and cream. The first step is to make sure your infusion of ground coffee and hot milk is rich enough to make or break the recipe. Blend the infused milk with a custard base to mix with your custard and make the most of your cream with a smooth and rich ice cream mixture. This ice cream makes a great treat because it offers the raw coffee flavor that many coffee lovers enjoy. The blend of coffee and cream, with a supplement of rich and sweet cream, helps make this a great treat for the summer. Whether you’re looking to cool off from the summer heat or just want to satisfy your need for a pick-me-up, this treat is perfect.
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Classic Homemade Coffee Ice Cream
This classic homemade coffee ice cream is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup vanilla mix-ins, optional
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
- Add mix-ins if using.
- Freeze in a covered container until firm.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
2. Espresso Chocolate Chip Delight
If you enjoy a little crunch in your creamy desserts, you’ll love the Espresso Chocolate Chip Delight! It pairs the bold flavor of espresso with real chocolate chips for that perfect crunch. To prepare this awesome delight, we use a rich espresso base and combine it with little chocolate bursts to create that perfect blend of espresso and chocolate in all of our cups. Then, we mix in a large portion of semi-sweet chocolate chips right before the espresso-infused ice cream is frozen. This creamy treat is the perfect indulgence for those hot summer days!
Espresso Chocolate Chip Delight
This espresso chocolate chip delight is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup espresso chocolate chip mix-ins, optional
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
- Add mix-ins if using.
- Freeze in a covered container until firm.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
3. Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches
Summer treats just got even better with Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches. You can use homemade cookies, or go the easier route and use store-bought cookies. Pick your favorite coffee ice cream and add it to your cookies, and then you’re done! The best part about these sandwiches is that they are all so easy to make, and the fun doesn’t stop there! You can add chocolate sprinkles or crushed nuts to the edges and enhance the sandwich even more. Want to know what the best part is? It’s how good these things taste. They’re creamy, and they’re crunchy, and they’re so refreshing. Grab your buddies, and whip up these ice cream sandwiches today. They’ll probably taste even better if you have some good friends to enjoy them with.
Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches
This coffee ice cream sandwiches is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups sandwiches base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
4. Mocha Swirl Sensation
The Mocha Swirl Sensation is a mocha lover’s dream! This rich and creamy coffee ice cream is swirled with rich chocolate fudge and has a decadent fudge swirl. The layered design of ice cream and fudge makes for a perfect summer treat since it is cooled and refreshing. All of the chocolate and coffee lovers will be easily drawn to this treat.
Mocha Swirl Sensation
This mocha swirl sensation is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups swirl sensation base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
5. Coffee Caramel Crunch
The Coffee Caramel Crunch ice cream is an amazing combination of flavors. The iced treat provides loads of coffee flavor, caramel ribbons, and crunchy bits of toffee. The coffee ice cream serves the rich base with the soft caramel to provide a nice contrast of flavors and textures. The toffee pieces integrated into the sweet toffee. The result is a delightfully crunchy treat perfect for summer.
Coffee Caramel Crunch
This coffee caramel crunch is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups caramel crunch base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
6. No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
Do you want to make coffee ice cream but do not have an ice cream machine or a way to make coffee ice cream in general? Try this recipe for an easy way to make coffee ice cream. You will just need a few ingredients and about 10 minutes to make the mixture and a few hours to let it chill. To make the mixture, you will need to combine instant coffee, condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl and let it rest to steep. After you let the mixture steep, combine it with whipped cream in a separate bowl and fold them together. Once you have combined the two mixtures, pour it all into a freezer-safe container. After waiting about 5 hours for it to chill, you will have coffee ice cream. It is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day any day you like.
No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
This no-churn coffee ice cream is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup no churn mix-ins, optional
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
- Add mix-ins if using.
- Freeze in a covered container until firm.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
7. Coffee Oreo Bliss
For an even better treat, try Coffee Oreo Bliss. It adds a new level of deliciousness to the old coffee ice cream recipe by adding bits of oreos. That give the ice cream a new texture by having smooth cream and crunchy oreos. It really is a great combination. For this coffee ice cream, you do the same thing described before and just before you pour the mixture into the freezer, you will need to gently fold in the previously crushed oreos into the mixture. You will get loads of flavor in every bite. It really is meant for a hot summer day.
Coffee Oreo Bliss
This coffee oreo bliss is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup oreo bliss mix-ins, optional
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
- Add mix-ins if using.
- Freeze in a covered container until firm.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
8. Spiced Cinnamon Coffee Ice Cream
What if you could enjoy exotic spices while eating ice cream? You can with our Spiced Cinnamon Coffee Ice Cream! We blend aromatic spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, into a strong coffee ice cream base made with cream, sugar, and vanilla. To offer customers a “cozy” experience, we use a lot of spices! One of our ice cream flavors is always “coffee ice cream,” but this is the best flavor of coffee ice cream we offer! It is refreshing and soothing and a perfect dessert option for the warm weather.
Spiced Cinnamon Coffee Ice Cream
This spiced cinnamon coffee ice cream is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups spiced cinnamon base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
9. Affogato-Style Ice Cream
Now you can enjoy the ultimate Italian-inspired experience with our Affogato-Style Ice Cream! This dish allows you to create your own affogato, which is an ice cream and espresso dessert. First, scoop your creamy coffee ice cream into a glass. Next, pour over freshly brewed espresso to melt the ice cream. You can mix to create your own unique flavor combo! This treat is ideal for warm drinks and cool ice cream. It’s the best for an after-dinner dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up! It will take your summer ice cream adventures to a new Italian level!
Affogato-Style Ice Cream
This affogato-style ice cream is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups affogato style base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
10. Coffee Almond Fudge
The flavors and textures of the Coffee Almond Fudge ice cream are amazing. The Ice cream has a unique taste because it has a mixture of bold and rich coffee ice cream, thick ribbons of chocolate fudge, and pieces of crispy roasting almonds. The preparation is simple, the base is coffee flavored and creamy, then they mix in a chocolate fudge ribbon, and lastly they stir in some roasting almonds. The Ice cream has different levels, and it is very satisfying to eat. This is definitely a go to flavor for hot summer days if you want some desserts that are crunchy, and have nuts.
Coffee Almond Fudge
This coffee almond fudge is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups almond fudge base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
11. Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream
The Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream is a must try dessert. This dessert will make you have fun like you did when you were a kid. Your mornings will also be remembered because the ice cream has a base of real coffee and the flavor along with the rich taste will bring the vibe. While you eat the dessert, you will feel pockets of sweetness along with dough that will make you happy, and grab that glazed donut. When the ice cream is done, the donut pieces stay soft and will add a texture that is different than the creamy ice cream. The mixture of flavors is fantastic. To make the coffee shop mornings the ice cream will take you back to a really hot summer day, this is best flavor to have blazing spring. This is a must try.
Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream
This coffee and donuts ice cream is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups and donuts base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
12. Minty Coffee Chip Ice Cream
This summer will be a blast with the Minty Coffee Chip Ice Cream. It is the perfect dessert for a hot summers day that is cooling and indulgent. Simmering chocolate-coffee ice cream is mixed with a hint of refreshing mint extract for an ultimate cooling experience. Then it is jazzed up with crunchy dark chocolate chips. The combination of bold minty coffee and melting chocolate promises an ice cream experience that will blast off your taste buds ultimately energizing and refreshing. Minty Coffee Chip Ice Cream will be your summer go-to dessert.
Minty Coffee Chip Ice Cream
This minty coffee chip ice cream is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup minty chip mix-ins, optional
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the condensed milk, cold brew, vanilla, and salt.
- Add mix-ins if using.
- Freeze in a covered container until firm.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
