Dulce de Leche Affogato ice cream

This luxurious ice cream recipe features a rich, custard-like base swirled with luscious dulce de leche. Adding hot espresso just before serving transforms it into a sumptuous affogato-style dessert. Each bite is a delicious blend of creamy sweetness and bold coffee, making it an ideal treat for coffee and dessert lovers.

Why you'll love it: The creamy texture of homemade ice cream, combined with the deep, caramel flavors of dulce de leche, is a match made in heaven. Serving it as an affogato with espresso makes it a sophisticated dessert, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a decadent treat. The process of making it from scratch, while involved, is a rewarding culinary adventure.

Ingredients:

• Egg yolks: 4
• Granulated sugar: ½ cup
• A pinch of salt
• Milk: 1 cup (220g)
• Heavy cream: 1 ½ cups (360 g)
• Vanilla pod or extract: 1 pod or ½ teaspoon
• Dulce de Leche: 2/3 cup, divided

Instructions:

1. Custard base:
   • Whisk egg yolks, salt and sugar in a bowl.
   • Heat the milk, heavy cream and vanilla in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
   • Gradually pour half of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
   • Mix the tempered egg mixture with the remaining milk mixture in the saucepan.
   • Cook over low heat, stirring, until it reaches 175°F or is thick enough to coat a spoon.
   • Pass the custard through a fine sieve and leave to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate it for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

2. Churning the ice cream:
   • Pour the cooled custard into an ice cream maker.
   • Add 1/3 cup dulce de leche.
   • Churn according to the ice cream maker's instructions.
3. Assembly :
   • Transfer the churned ice cream to a saucepan.
   • Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup dulce de leche with a wooden spoon.
   • Freeze for at least 2 hours until set.
4. Portion:
   • Pour the ice cream into a cup.
   • Create a well in the center with a spoon.
   • Pour a glass of hot espresso into the well.
   • Serve immediately, accompanied by biscuits or chocolate of your choice.

Enjoy this elegant coffee-infused treat that brings together the best of dessert and espresso in one dish!