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How to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

Chef Chow
8 servings
Intermediate
This ice cream technique yields a lighter, creamier, tastier ice cream and requires no ice cream makers, liquid nitrogen, or hard work (just a little).
How to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

Total Steps

14

Ingredients

7

Tools Needed

1

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 count egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup Moscato (sweet dessert wine)
  • 1 cup double heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4-1/3 cup strong black coffee
  • 1/2 cup crushed Oreos
  • teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1

Step 1

Brew coffee.

2

Step 2

In a medium bowl separate egg yolks and add sugar.

3

Step 3

Whisk it until the mixture is pale and ribbony, about four minutes.

4

Step 4

Add the wine and continue to whisk over a double boiler. Do not stop whisking or the eggs will burn. The bottom of the bowl should not touch the simmering water.

5

Step 5

After four minutes, the mixture should be thick and creamy and you should not see anymore liquid. The mixture should be slightly warm, not cold, but not piping hot.

6

Step 6

Transfer the mixture over a bowl filled with ice and continue to whisk until the mixture is cold.

7

Step 7

Whisk heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl to soft peaks.

8

Step 8

Add the whipped cream into the egg mixture and gently fold or whisk until smooth.

9

Step 9

Add the coffee, depending on how strong you want the ice cream to taste, a squeeze of lemon, and the crushed oreos.

10

Step 10

Fold together.

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Step 11

Line a terrine or loaf pan with parchment paper. Let the paper hang over the edges so it will be easier to remove.

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Step 12

Fill the mold and freeze for six hours, or overnight until firm.

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Step 13

Remove be lifting out of the pan. If it is hard to, dip the pan into warm water for five seconds and it should pop right out.

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Step 14

Slice portions and garnish with crushed oreos and a dollop of whipped cream.

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