Irish Coffee Ice Cream
Try this with your Irish Coffee\r\n\r\nThe idea for this creation came from the popular beverage that combines coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream. \r\n\r\nIngredients:\r\n1 cup sugar \r\n1 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin \r\n4 cups half-and-half or light cream \r\n3 beaten eggs \r\n1/4 cup espresso \r\n1/4 cup Irish whiskey \r\n\r\nInstructions:\r\nIn a large saucepan combine sugar and gelatin. Stir in half-and-half or light cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture almost boils and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into beaten eggs; return all to saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Do not boil. Stir in instant coffee crystals and whiskey. Cool. Transfer the mixture to a 4-quart ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. \r\n\r\nOr, transfer the mixture to a 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Cover and freeze 2 to 3 hours or until almost firm. Break frozen mixture into chunks. Transfer to a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth but not melted. Return to pan. Cover; freeze until firm. \r\n\r\nMakes about 1-1/2 quarts (12 to 16 servings). \r\n\r\nMake-Ahead Tip: Place ice cream in freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 week.
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