Chocolate Chip Espresso Ice Cream Recipe
This Chocolate Chip Espresso Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy frozen treat that combines the bold flavors of cold brew coffee and instant espresso powder with the sweetness of raw honey and rich dark chocolate chips. Made with lowfat plain kefir and farmer cheese, it offers a tangy twist on traditional ice cream, perfect for espresso lovers looking for a homemade, dairy-based frozen dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Lowfat Plain Kefir (or use whole milk kefir for a richer flavor)
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese (or 1/3 cup extra kefir if you don’t have farmer cheese on hand)
- 1 cup cold brew coffee (store-bought or homemade) – unsweetened
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (or unsweetened cacao nibs)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup (or use a natural sugar alternative of choice)
Topping (Optional)
- Extra chocolate chips or chocolate covered espresso beans
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the kefir, farmer cheese, cold brew coffee, instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, and your chosen sweetener. Blend until smooth and well mixed.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Add the dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs to the blended mixture and pulse a few times to incorporate the chips evenly without breaking them down completely.
- Freeze Mixture: Pour the prepared mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover it tightly. Freeze for 5-6 hours until firm. Alternatively, if you have a Ninja Creami, pour the mixture into a pre-frozen Creami container and process according to the machine’s instructions.
- Serve and Top: Once frozen, optionally top the ice cream with extra chocolate chips or chocolate covered espresso beans. If using the Ninja Creami, you can remix the ice cream with the toppings in the machine for an even distribution. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk kefir for a richer, creamier texture.
- If you don’t have farmer cheese, simply add extra kefir as recommended.
- Sweeteners can be adjusted to taste, including raw honey, maple syrup, or natural sugar alternatives.
- If you do not have a Ninja Creami, freezing in a standard container works perfectly fine.
- Using unsweetened cacao nibs provides a less sweet, more intense chocolate experience.
Keywords: Chocolate chip espresso ice cream, kefir ice cream, cold brew ice cream, homemade espresso ice cream, healthy ice cream, frozen dessert
