Caramel Macchiato Swirl Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients:

Ice Cream:

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups half and half cream
• 1/2 cup brewed espresso
• 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Caramel:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar or butter
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Make the ice cream: Heat milk, cream, espresso, and sugar in a saucepan until simmering. Whisk egg yolks and gradually add hot milk mixture. Pour egg yolk mixture back into the pan and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract. Cool completely.
2. Churn the ice cream: Churn the cooled ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to the instructions.
3. Make the caramel: Melt butter, sugar, and agave syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened. Whisk in cream, baking soda, and salt.
4. Swirl caramel: While caramel is still warm, drop spoonfuls onto the churned ice cream and swirl with a knife.
5. Freeze: Freeze ice cream until solid, about 2-3 hours.

Enjoy your delicious Espresso Caramel Swirl Ice Cream!