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Home » Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts » No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream

No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream

Published: Jun 10, 2021 · Modified: Sep 25, 2021 by Allison · 32 Comments

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This rich and ultra creamy Coffee Ice Cream is perfect for coffee lovers. This ice cream has a bold coffee flavor balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. This is a no-cook, no-churn recipe and no ice cream maker is needed. You only need four ingredients plus any optional mix-ins you want (nuts, toffee chips, chocolate, etc.).

Coffee Ice Cream in a white bowl topped with chopped chocolate.

Today we’re talking about two of my favorite things: coffee and ice cream. If you are looking for an easy coffee ice cream with loads of coffee flavor, this is it. Let’s get right to it!

Feel like baking instead? Try these Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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  • What is no-churn ice cream?
  • Recipe overview
  • Optional mix-ins
  • Recipe tips
  • Serving and storage
  • More frozen treats
  • Recipe

What is no-churn ice cream?

No-churn ice cream is ice cream that can be made without an ice cream maker. A typical no-churn ice cream recipe uses a combination of sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream that has been whipped to stiff peaks. The sweetness from the sweetened condensed milk and the fluffy quality of the whipped cream combine to make ice cream with an unbelievably smooth and creamy texture.

Coffee ice cream base in a bowl and loaf pan.

Recipe overview

To make the ice cream base, gather the following ingredients:

  • Heavy cream
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Espresso powder (I use this one)
  • Vanilla extract
  1. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, espresso powder, and vanilla.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the milk mixture and freeze.
Coffee Ice Cream base in a glass bowl.

Optional mix-ins

This ice cream is absolutely delicious served as is, but if you want to add a little something extra, you can stir in any of the following mix-ins before freezing:

  • Roasted almonds 
  • Fudge swirls (use hot fudge ice cream topping)
  • Chocolate chips
  • Toffee bits
  • Chopped chocolate covered espresso beans
  • Coffee ice cream in a metal loaf pan.
  • Scoop of coffee ice cream with fudge swirls

Recipe tips

  • Make sure the heavy cream is really cold. This ensures that it will whip up easily.
  • Freeze in a loaf pan. A freezer-safe loaf pan is my favorite way to store this ice cream. It makes for super easy scooping! See more on this below under “storage”.
  • Run your ice cream scoop under hot water before scooping to get the ice cream out easily.

Serving and storage

Serving: Serve this ice cream straight from freezer (after at least 6 hours of freezer time). Like other no-churn ice cream recipes this one will get quite soft and creamy after sitting out, so eat it right from the freezer.

Storage: This ice cream will keep for about one week if frozen in a loaf pan and tightly covered with plastic wrap (I use two layers). If you’d like to store it for longer than that (up to one month) you will want to store it in a tightly sealed freezer safe storage container.

Coffee Ice Cream in a white bowl topped with chopped chocolate.

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Recipe

Coffee Ice Cream in a white bowl topped with chopped chocolate.

No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream

This rich and ultra creamy Coffee Ice Cream is perfect for coffee lovers. This ice cream has a bold coffee flavor balanced with just the right amount of sweetness.
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 ½ cup servings (approximate)
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, espresso powder, and vanilla. Add half the whipped cream and fold until combined. Add the remaining whipped cream and fold until combined.
  • Scoop* the ice cream mixture into a freezer safe container (I use a loaf pan) and smooth the top. Tightly cover and freeze until frozen, at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.

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Notes

*Before freezing the ice cream base you can stir in ¾ cup toffee bits, roasted nuts, or mini chocolate chips. And/or swirl in ¼ cup chocolate sauce. Dollop the chocolate sauce throughout the ice cream base and use the tip of a sharp knife to swirl it around. I use a thicker “hot fudge” ice cream topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 219mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Danielle

    March 01, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Oh that looks like the perfect ice cream. We are snowed in here, but I could still go some of this!!

    Reply
  2. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    March 01, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing – I love the flavour combinations and the fact that is no churn – my fave type of ice cream!

    Reply
  3. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird

    March 01, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Wow! It looks so delicious and decadent. My son loves coffee ice-cream … I would have a hard time keeping him away from this!

    Reply
  4. Lizzie

    March 01, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, I love coffee ice cream. This looks so easy!

    Reply
  5. Chris

    March 01, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    Your photos are gorgeous!! This coffee toffee fudge ice cream is literally all my favourite ingredients in one. Can’t wait to try it!!

    Reply
  6. Emily

    March 01, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    I totally LOVE coffee-flavored ice cream! Totally pinning this one!

    Reply
  7. Elvia

    May 08, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    Do I have t use hot fudge sauce? I have a jar of just fudge sauce.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      May 09, 2018 at 10:06 am

      That will work! It might be a little thinner, but that should be fine. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Sandi

    May 21, 2019 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    Coffee and fudge? Count me in. I am making this for our weekend get together with friends!

    Reply
  9. Levie

    September 12, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    I am so glad that I stumbled across your site! Can’t wait to make this ice cream along with the other No Churn recipes. Thanks so much!!!

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 15, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Welcome! I hope you enjoy the recipes. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Izzy

    June 10, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is a guaranteed hit for coffee lovers like me. My regular cup now condensed into rich, creamy, sweet goodness? Bring it on!

    Reply
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