Inspired by a classic Italian dessert, this ice-cream is a treat for any coffee lover and will satisfy their taste buds. Remember to place the freezer bowl in the freezer 24 hours in advance.
Ingredients
400g Whipping Cream
120g Whole Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 Egg Yolks
225g Caster Sugar
180g Mascarpone Cheese
4 tablespoons Espresso
2 tablespoons Marsala
100g Dark Chocolate
100g Espresso
60g Sponge Fingers
Cocoa Powder as needed
Chocolate Shavings as needed
Sponge Fingers as needed
Tools
Microwave
Stove
Kenwood Chef
Saucepan
Small bowl
Small bowl
Airtight container
Jug
Heatproof bowl
Large mixing bowl
Dessert glass
Jug
Frozen dessert maker attachment
Method
Add the ingredients into a medium saucepan
Heat until almost boiling - medium heat
Fit the Whisk Tool to the machine
Add the ingredients into the appliance bowl
Mix and then scrape the bowl – 2 minutes, speed Max
Mix – 10 seconds, speed Max
While the machine is running, carefully pour the hot cream mixture
Mix – 1 minute, speed 3
Transfer the mixture back into the saucepan
Heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon – 10 minutes, low heat
Transfer the mixture to a jug and cover with plastic wrap
Chill in the fridge until cold - 2 hours
Clean the appliance bowl and fit the Whisk Tool
Add mascarpone cheese into the appliance bowl
Mix and then scrape the bowl - 2 minutes, speed Max
Then add the next ingredients
Mix - 2 minutes, speed Max
Transfer the mixture into a clean jug and cover with plastic wrap
Chill in the fridge until needed
Attach the Frozen Dessert Maker attachment to the machine
Set the speed to Min
Pour the ice cream mixture and the mascarpone coffee mixture into the Frozen Dessert Maker carefully
Mix - 30 minutes, speed Min
Remove the attachment from the machine
Add chocolate and cream into a small heatproof bowl
Heat in a microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning - low heat
Remove from the microwave and set aside
Transfer the ice cream from the Frozen Dessert Maker into a large bowl
Add coffee into a small bowl and dip sponge biscuit pieces into the coffee quickly
Transfer the sponge biscuits pieces into the large bowl containing the ice cream immediately
Using a spatula, gently fold the sponge biscuit pieces into the ice cream
Drizzle half of the chocolate ganache over the ice cream and gently fold the ganache through
Transfer the ice cream into a freezer safe container
Drizzle the remaining half of the chocolate ganache over a top of the ice cream
Use a spoon to create a few swirls and place a lid onto the container
Chill in the freezer until set - 2 hours
Add a few scoops of ice cream into dessert glasses
Dust with cocoa powder, sprinkle with chocolate shavings and decorate with whole sponge biscuits