Description
This no-churn coffee caramel ice cream bar combines the rich flavors of strong espresso coffee and caramelized white chocolate for a luxurious frozen treat. Smooth and creamy, it requires no ice cream maker—just simple mixing, freezing, and a decadent chocolate coating with elegant edible gold dust decoration. Perfect for coffee lovers craving an indulgent homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 160 g Heavy Cream
- 130 g Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 20 g Strong Espresso Coffee
- 250 g Caramelized White Chocolate (e.g., Callebaut Gold)
Coating and Decoration
- Dark Chocolate (melted for decoration)
- Edible Gold Dust (for decoration)
Instructions
- Mix Coffee and Condensed Milk: Combine the strong espresso coffee with the sweetened condensed milk in a bowl. Stir until just combined to infuse the condensed milk with coffee flavor.
- Whip Heavy Cream: Using an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until early hard peaks form. This creates a light and fluffy texture that is essential for the ice cream base.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee and condensed milk mixture using a rubber spatula. This careful folding retains airiness in the ice cream base.
- Fill Ice Cream Mold: Spoon the mixture into 4 cavities of an ice cream mold. Tap the mold gently on the kitchen counter a few times to release any air bubbles. Insert one stick into each cavity.
- Smooth the Surface: Use an offset spatula to smooth the tops of the ice cream bars for an even finish.
- Freeze: Place the ice cream mold into the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until fully set.
- Melt Chocolate: When ice cream is frozen, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Unmold and Dip: Unmold the ice cream bars by gently releasing them from the molds. Holding the stick, immediately dip each ice cream bar into the melted chocolate coating.
- Shake Off Excess Coating: Gently shake the dipped ice cream bar to allow excess chocolate to drip off, ensuring a smooth, thin coating.
- Set Coating: Allow the chocolate coating to set quickly at room temperature, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
- Decorate: Drizzle or decorate with additional melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with edible gold dust for an elegant finish.
- Store: Return the decorated ice cream bars to the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- If you don’t have caramelized white chocolate, you can caramelize your own by gently melting white chocolate with a touch of sugar until golden.
- For best results, use strong espresso or concentrated coffee to enhance the coffee flavor.
- Ensure the whipped cream is at early hard peaks to get a creamy but airy texture.
- Use silicone ice cream molds for easier unmolding.
- Store the ice cream bars in an airtight container in the freezer to prevent freezer burn.
- The chocolate coating sets quickly; work swiftly when dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American