Coffee Ice
Italian ices are typically served with mounds of whipped cream. If you like, serve this version with a low-calorie dessert topping.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 5
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1 cup cold water
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5 strawberries (optional)
Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine sugar and coffee powder. Add boiling water; stir until dissolved. Stir in cold water.
2.
Pour mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Freeze about 2 hours or until firm.
3.
Break frozen mixture into small chunks; place in a chilled medium mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until fluffy.
4.
Freeze mixture for 2 hours or until firm.
5.
To serve, scrape or scoop ice into small dessert dishes. If desired, garnish each serving with a strawberry. Makes 5 (1/2-cup) servings.
Make ahead directions
Pack into an airtight freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.
Nutrition information
Calories 44, Total Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 0 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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