Save this No-Churn Irish Coffee Ice Cream for after the kiddos have gone to bed, and then you can savor the flavor of being a grownup! If you enjoy ice cream but don't feel as though you can make it at home because you don't own an ice cream maker, this is your lucky day!
For a few of my other delicious no-churn ice cream flavors, please visit Maple Pistachio Ice Cream with churn and no churn instructions, No-Churn Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream, No-Churn Peach Pecan Ice Cream, and No-Churn Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream.
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- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- Is making no-churn ice cream easy?
- Why this recipe works:
- When to serve no-churn Irish coffee Ice Cream:
- What is the secret to whipping heavy cream to make no-churn ice cream?
- Can heavy cream be whipped by hand?
- Why is adding alcohol to no-churn ice cream important?
- Special note:
- Can this no-churn Irish coffee ice cream be served to children?
- Additional no-churn ice cream recipes:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
The ingredient list:
*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Espresso Powder
- Irish Whiskey (I used Jameson)
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Creme de Menthe
- Mint Sandwich Cookies (optional)
- Green Sugar (optional)
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- spatula
- freezer container with lid
- ice cream scoop
Is making no-churn ice cream easy?
It is seriously like the easiest thing in the world!
All you need is a hand mixer or stand mixer, a few large bowls, and a desire to make ice cream. No rock salt is needed. No ice cream maker is required. And, no worries to get in your way.
Plus, it works each and every time!
Why this recipe works:
This is some seriously great-tasting Irish coffee ice cream! If you think it will be too boozy in flavor, let me assure you that the flavor is mild and mellow. It will in no way overwhelm you with a snoot full of whiskey and mint!
When to serve no-churn Irish coffee Ice Cream:
Make it for St. Patrick's Day, and then make it again for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...you get the idea! But please remember to always eat your boozy ice cream responsibly!
What is the secret to whipping heavy cream to make no-churn ice cream?
- Make sure the bowl and beaters are impeccably clean.
- Chill the bowl and beaters for at least 20 minutes before whipping cream.
- Do not whip the cream for too long or it will turn into butter and not whipped cream.
- Keep a close eye on it and once stiff peaks form, you're ready to fold in the sweetened condensed milk and the remaining ingredients.
Can heavy cream be whipped by hand?
Yes, but it will take a lot of endurance and arm strength.
If whisking by hand, make sure the bowl and the whisk are both clean and cold to start. Then, whisk like crazy until you've achieved stiff peaks...and large biceps!
The good news is, if you've whipped the cream by hand, you can now eat twice as much ice cream because you've had your workout for the day!
Kidding. Not kidding. 😉
Why is adding alcohol to no-churn ice cream important?
Since alcohol doesn't freeze, adding just the lightest touch to an ice cream base will keep the consistency smoother and creamier than a no-churn ice cream without alcohol.
Adding alcohol will keep the ice crystals from forming and make the ice cream easier to scoop.
Special note:
With only six ingredients (two of them being alcohol making this boozy espresso mint ice cream for the 21 and older crowd only), I guarantee that this homemade no-churn ice cream is one you'll make time and time again!!
Can this no-churn Irish coffee ice cream be served to children?
I don't recommend it. Without the whiskey, espresso powder, and creme de menthe you don't have much more than vanilla ice cream.
That said, if you'd like to make no-churn mint and vanilla ice cream replace the creme de menthe with mint flavored syrup, and omit the whiskey and espresso powder. It will still be tasty frozen ice cream, just not Irish coffee ice cream.
Additional no-churn ice cream recipes:
- Ballymaloe No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream from The View From Great Island
- Vanilla Bean Cheesecake No-Churn Ice Cream from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- No-Churn Mermaid Ice Cream from Home. Made. Interest.
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No-Churn Irish Coffee Ice Cream
Equipment
- stand mixer optional
- hand mixer optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 teaspoons espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Creme de Menthe
Instructions
- Freeze the bowl and whisk (or beaters) for 20 minutes prior to making the ice cream.
- Whip the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. This will take approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Fold the sweetened milk, espresso powder, Irish whiskey, vanilla extract, and Creme de Menthe into the whipped cream.
- Whip the ice cream mixture for an additional 1 minute, and then spoon into a 9 x 5 loaf pan, or into a freezable container.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5-7 minutes before scooping.
- Enjoy!!
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I sincerely hope you'll enjoy making (and eating) today's deliciously minty and espresso flavored no-churn ice cream recipe for St. Patrick's Day as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!
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Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!
Mark says
Delicious and creamy!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Looks like a new favorite treat for summer!
Renée says
I know you'll love it!
Lindsay Cotter says
This is such a fun grown-up treat any time of year, but especially for St. Patrick's Day!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Looks so easy! I love no churn ice cream and your recipe looks perfect for the warm days ahead!
Renée says
Thank you, Shadi! This one is so good we eat it all year.
Beth says
I am sending hubby to the store! I can't to try these as soon as he gets back!
Renée says
Smart girl! I have no doubt you're going to love it!
wilhelmina says
This is seriously amazing stuff! I want a batch in my freezer at all times!
Renée says
You are a girl after my own heart!
Renée says
You and me both, Wilhelmina! 😉