Instant Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream

No-churn instant coffee ice cream If you’re an ice cream fanatic who finds yourself in the Dairy Queen drive-thru multiple times a week, you can try your hand making ice cream at home. All it requires is a few pantry staples and some patience.

“I, like many others, went and bought instant coffee to make Dalgona coffee a while back. Since then, the instant coffee had been pushed further and further back in my pantry. So I decided to put it to use and incorporate it into one of my favorite dishes: ice cream,” said Danielle Childers, Cardinal Eats recipe developer. This no-churn ice cream is easy to make with a handheld mixer, and melds flavors like coffee, vanilla and chocolate together in one chilly, sweet treat.

[Editor tip: Use ice cream in lieu of coffee creamer to make a cozy affogato at home!]

Danielle Childers Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 6.5 hours Servings: 8

Did you hop on the Dalgona coffee trend and are you left with no idea what to do with that instant coffee laying around in your cupboards? This simple recipe requires a bit of time and patience but is a sweet way to incorporate instant coffee into one of my favorite dishes – ice cream!

Ingredients 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules ¼ cup hot tap water 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 – 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk Splash of vanilla (optional) 1 cup of chocolate chunks, chocolate covered coffee beans, or mix-ins of your choice Directions 1. In a small bowl, combine the instant coffee granules and hot water. Stir until dissolved and set aside for later. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the heaving whipping cream. Using a handheld mixer or whisk, whip the heavy cream until stiff. Tip: Using a cold bowl and beaters will speed this process along, simply throw them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before! 3. Use a whisk to stir in the sweetened condensed milk, a splash of vanilla and coffee until combined. 4. If adding mix-ins to your ice cream, fold them in now. 5. Pour the mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover the pan with saran wrap. Place in the freezer for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.

Dalgona coffee recipes with a twist If you still want to put your instant coffee to its intended use, try these recipes for stepping up your Dalgona coffee, inspired by Cardinal Eats recipe developer Megan Smith’s favorite café drinks.

“It’s interesting to experiment with flavor combinations I love to buy from a coffee shop but don’t necessarily want to always spend a lot of money on,” Smith said. “It’s cheaper and more fun to make drinks yourself, so I love trying to incorporate new flavors in my homemade drinks.”

Dirty chai Dalgona: Chai tea lends a rich spice profile to this recipe and brings on the fall feelings, and the instant coffee gives its robust flavor and signature caffeine kick. Sprinkle on cinnamon for a cozy, photo-ready garnish.

Caramel macchiato Dalgona: If your signature Starbucks order is a caramel macchiato, take notes on this recipe — the classic Dalgona coffee is enhanced with the subtle, sweet flavor of vanilla and topped off with as much caramel drizzle as you want, with no extra charge.

Salted Honey Dalgona: True dessert enthusiasts know that a hint of salt enhances the flavors in any sweet treat. In this Dalgona drink, sea salt brings out the unmistakable flavor and sweetness of honey.