Nothing is better in summer than some delicious, creamy, fudgy ice cream. The only thing that can improve it is being able to make it yourself. In this episode, Joy the Baker cooks her way through the perfect summer treat which you can whip up in no time at all.

Recipe
Makes 3 cups

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

2 tablespoons espresso liquor (optional) 

2 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature

2 cups heavy cream

1/2 - 3/4 cup fudge (store-bought or recipe that follows)

 

Mocha Hot Fudge Sauce

Makes 11/2 cups

1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup2/3 cup heavy cream1/4 teaspoon salt6 ounces good bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cup into 4 cubes1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon instant espresso powder1 tablespoon hot water

 

Mocha Hot Fudge Sauce 

In a medium saucepan over medium heat,  stir together cocoa powder, brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, salt and half of the chopped chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted.  Cook mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in hot water.Remove the sauce from heat, add remaining chocolate, butter, espresso mixture and vanilla.  Stir until smooth.  Cool slightly before serving.Cooled sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.  Reheat over low heat, stirring to serve after it’s been chilled.

No Churn Coffee Fudge Ripple Ice Cream 

In a medium bowl whisk together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, salt, instant espresso powder and espresso liquor (optional). Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat cream cheese until well softened and spread around the bowl.  Add the heavy cream and whip on medium high until stiff peaks form.  Spoon a third of the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk and whisk to combine.  Add another third of the whipped cream to the sweetened condensed milk and use a rubber spatula to fold to combine.  Add the final third and fold to combine. Swirl 1/2 - 3/4 cup fudge. Spoon into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Cover and freeze for up to 1 week. 

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