Description
Cool Vietnamese coffee meets creamy indulgence in this no-churn dessert that whisks sweetened condensed milk with robust espresso. Silky smooth ice cream rewards coffee enthusiasts with rich, bold flavors that transport you straight to Hanoi’s bustling streets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Coffee Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) instant coffee granules
- 600 milliliters (20.3 fluid ounces) double cream
Spice Ingredients:
- 6 cardamom pods, bashed to split
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
Sweetening Ingredient:
- ½ × 397 grams (14 ounces) can condensed milk
Instructions
- Create a robust coffee infusion by steeping instant coffee with cardamom and cinnamon in hot water, allowing the aromatic spices to release their complex flavors for two hours.
- Strain the deeply infused coffee liquid, removing the whole spices while retaining their intense essence.
- Pour rich double cream and sweet condensed milk into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a luxurious base for the ice cream.
- Incorporate the strained coffee liquid into the cream mixture, whisking vigorously with an electric mixer until the texture transforms into a thick, velvety consistency similar to clotted cream.
- Transfer the creamy concoction into a freezer-safe container, ensuring smooth surface distribution.
- Freeze the mixture overnight, allowing it to solidify into a smooth, decadent Vietnamese-inspired frozen dessert.
- When ready to serve, scoop the intensely flavored ice cream into petite serving bowls, presenting a delightful and aromatic treat that captures the essence of Vietnamese coffee culture.
Notes
- Infuse coffee with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon for a rich, aromatic flavor profile that elevates traditional Vietnamese coffee taste.
- Cold-brewing process allows deep extraction of coffee essence without bitterness, creating smooth and intense coffee notes in the ice cream.
- No ice cream maker required – this simple no-churn method uses just three ingredients for a creamy, luxurious dessert anyone can make at home.
- Overnight freezing ensures perfect texture, transforming liquid mixture into silky, scoopable ice cream with minimal effort.
- Serve chilled in small bowls to appreciate the complex, bold flavors inspired by traditional Vietnamese coffee culture.
- Best enjoyed within one week of preparation for optimal freshness and most vibrant coffee and spice characteristics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg