Coffee Ice Cream

     Ever have that craving for coffee at night but don't know what to do because a cup of coffee isn't appealing? Put those days far behind you with this introduction to homemade coffee ice cream! Not only does it taste much, much better than store bought versions that don't leave your craving quenched by any means, some recipes even give you an excuse to make a freshly brewed pot of coffee so the aroma you're longing for will also help you feel even more satisfied! The Basic Recipe3/4 cup of coffee (strong)3 cups heavy cream3 eggs (beaten)1 3/4 cup sugar1 1/2 tsp. vanilla1/2 tsp. salt1 cup whipping cream Scald the cream (bring almost to a boil), and then add sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. In a double boiler, combine the cream mixture with the eggs. Continue cooking until thickened. After mixture is thickened, remove it from the heat and place in refrigerator. Once it has reached a chilled state, add in salt, coffee, vanilla and whipping cream. Pour the entire mixture into your ice cream maker and follow its instructions. Cappuccino Style2 tablespoons instant espresso2 teaspoons cocoa powder1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup half-and-half1 cup heavy cream Mix all ingredients together. Add: 1/4 cup boiling water. Pour into ice cream maker, follow instructions.Chocolate & Coffee Version1 cup milk1 egg2/3 cup sugar Mix in a saucepan until "scald" stage.Add:1/3 cup cocoa powder2 teaspoons instant coffee Once cool, pour in:2 cups cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractChill, and then put in ice cream maker for 20-30 minutes. Coffee Almond Ice Cream2 tablespoons instant coffee2 tsp. hot water1 can sweetened condensed milk4 cups half & half3/4 cup chopped/sliced almonds (toasted, preferably)1 tsp. almond extract2 tsp. vanilla Dissolve coffee in water, and then combine all ingredients in maker and follow instructions! For extra deliciousness, add any/all of the following: Chopped almonds Peanuts Toffee pieces Chocolate chunks Brownie crumbles Candy bar crumbles Thick caramel syrup Chocolate Syrup Chocolate covered espresso beans Marshmallows Crushed graham crackers