Mocha Ice Cream

Name: Mocha Ice Cream
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 quarts
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; Dash salt; 3 cups milk; 4 eggs, beaten; 4 cups half-and-half cream; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + chilling Process: 20 min./batch + freezing

Yield about 2-1/2 quarts

Test Kitchen Approved

A coffee lover's dream, this mocha ice cream combines the rich flavors of cocoa and coffee for a delightful frozen treat.

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
Dash salt
3 cups milk
4 eggs, beaten
4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour, coffee and salt. Gradually add milk and eggs; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160°, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled. Stir in the remaining in the remaining ingredients. Fill ice cream maker cylinder two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 292 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Dick McCarty of Lake Havasu City, Arizona shares a recipe for chocolate ice cream that he's enjoyed for over 40 years. "Coffee really enhances the flavor," he assures.

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