Coffee and donuts is a classic combination, and now you can enjoy it in ice cream form! 

Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream- *might* be the best ice cream flavor ever.

My ice cream making streak continues!  And this one may be my favorite yet.

Coffee and donuts.  There is a reason that combination is so beloved.  It just works.  The roasty, rich, and slightly bitter notes from the coffee are a perfect foil for those pillowy, sugary sweet donuts.  They compliment each other so well!

If I had my way, that’d be my breakfast every day.  But, let’s be honest. donuts are probably more suited to dessert.

Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream- *might* be the best ice cream flavor ever.

This ice cream, you guys!  It’s my latest obsession.  Honestly, I’m not sure I can wait until dessert to have it.  It may or may not end up being tomorrow’s breakfast.  Don’t judge.

There is something about the way the creamy coffee ice cream melts and soaks in a little bit to the soft bits of yeasty donut.  It’s the most incredible sensory experience- creamy and cold, bitter and sweet, smooth and light.

I used store-bought glazed donuts, but any kind will do! Here in Pennsylvania Dutch country the store-bought donuts are incredible.

But if you don’t have easy access to good ones, I highly recommend this recipe (just leave out the Biscoff.  Or not!).

Or if that’s a little too labor-intensive, this one would be seriously amazing too.

Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream- *might* be the best ice cream flavor ever.

Just chop them up into bitty bits and add them to the coffee ice cream after it’s churned.

The coffee ice cream!

It’s so creamy and rich, and it’s got an intense coffee flavor-punch.  Instant espresso powder is the magic ingredient.

I don’t always have the easiest time getting it at my local supermarket, but it’s definitely worth seeking out.  It dissolves beautifully and delivers lots of roasty-toasty coffee-ness, without adding any additional liquid to mess with the chemistry of your recipes.  I love having a little jar of it in my baking cupboard, along with all my other flavorings and extracts!

If you’re looking for an incredible summer dessert, definitely give this coffee and donuts ice cream a try!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream- *might* be the best ice cream flavor ever.

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Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream

Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Freezing Time:: 20 hours
Total Time: 25 minutes
Coffee and donuts is a classic combination, and now you can enjoy it in ice cream form!

Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Freeze the canister of an ice cream maker overnight.
  • Place the yolks, sugar, and salt in a medium heat-safe bowl and whisk to combine.  
  • Place the milk, cream, and espresso powder in a medium pot and cook over medium-low heat until small bubbles appear around the edges and the liquid is steaming.
  •  In a thin, slow stream, pour the hot cream mixture into the yolk mixture while whisking. 
  • Transfer the custard back to the pot and cook on low heat (whisking) until slightly thickened. 
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Chill the mixture overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Place the chilled ice cream base in the prepared ice cream maker, and churn according to the manufacturer's directions.  
  • Layer the ice cream in a loaf pan, sprinkling in the donuts as you go along. 
  • Freeze until hard.
Calories: 331kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 232mg, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 163mg, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 1145IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream- *might* be the best ice cream flavor ever.