Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 5 tablespoons brewed strong coffee
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon, divided
  • 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the milk with the cornstarch. In another large bowl, whisk the cream cheese and salt until smooth.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the remaining milk with the heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar and corn syrup. Bring the milk mixture to a boil and cook over moderate heat until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Off the heat, gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Return to a boil and cook over moderately high heat until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  • Make the chocolate coffee bourbon sauce: Bring cocoa, brewed coffee, 2 TB. bourbon and remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over high heat; cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, vanilla and remaining tablespoon bourbon.
  • Stir sauce into ice cream base. Cover and chill, then churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.