Creamy Coffee Ice Cream Soda Food

CREAMY-COFFEE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Stir together espresso powder and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar with the yolks; set aside.
• Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp paring knife. Gently scrape out all the seeds. Place vanilla bean scrapings and pod in a medium saucepan with heavy cream, milk, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Bring milk mixture just to a simmer. Whisking constantly, slowly ladle about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Continue adding remaining milk mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
• Pour mixture back into saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. The custard should retain a line drawn across the back of the spoon with your finger; stir in reserved espresso mixture. Pour through a mesh sieve into a medium bowl set in the prepared ice bath; discard vanilla bean. Stir occasionally until cooled. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour and preferably overnight.
• Pour into an ice-cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions until set, but not hard.
• Transfer soft ice cream to a metal or plastic container; freeze for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

COFFEE ICE CREAM SODA

Steps:

• Mix coffee, sugar and half & half.
• Fill 4 tall glasses about halfway.
• Add 1 scoop of ice cream to each, then fill up with club soda.
• Top with whipped cream.

CREAMY COFFEE ICE CREAM SODA

Steps:

• In a large bowl or glass pitcher combine the brewed coffee and chilled club soda; stir in ice cream.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Serve immediately.
• Delicious!

GROWN-UP ICE CREAM SODA

Steps:

• Put a scoop of coffee ice cream in 4 large glasses. Drizzle into each glass 1 shot Kahlua and 1 shot Irish cream. Top with soda water. Serve with a straw and sundae spoon.

CREAMY VANILLA COFFEE

Steps:

• Place ground coffee in the coffee filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's directions., In a small bowl, combine sugar and dry pudding mix. Stir in milk and coffee. Chill until serving.

OLD-FASHIONED COFFEE SODA

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients in pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Place 1/4 cup ice cream in each of 8 tall glasses. Add 1/2 cup each of the coffee mixture and club soda to each glass; stir.

CREAMY COFFEE MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months. Yield: 5 batches (about 1 cup total)., To prepare coffee: Contents of mix may settle during storage. Stir mix before measuring. Place 3 tablespoons coffee mix in a mug; stir in boiling water until blended. Serve with a cinnamon stick if desired.

COFFEE ICE CREAM SODA, HOLD THE SODA!

Steps:

• Use two 16 ounce mugs or glasses for this treat.
• Pour 8 ounces of coffee in each glass.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of non-dairy creamer in each glass.
• Stir 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup in each glass.
• Add 4 ounces of ice cream to each glass.
• Top with whip cream (optional).
• Makes two 16 ounce drinks. Enjoy!

HOMEMADE CREAM SODA

Steps:

• Fill a 12-ounce tumbler about halfway with ice. Pour in seltzer water, followed by vanilla syrup. Add half-and-half and stir to blend.