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    Home » Drinks » Creamy and Sweet Coffee Ice Cubes

    Creamy and Sweet Coffee Ice Cubes

    Jul 14, 2022 · by Valentina · 16 Comments

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    Coffee ice cubes will make any cold coffee drink even better. They'll add a creamy and rich sweetness that's undeniably delicious. A drink made with these ice cubes is a perfect treat for a warm or hot summer day. Clear drinking glass with several creamy coffee ice cubes in it.

    Ever had an iced coffee that starts to taste watery about halfway thorough, as the ice melts?

    As coffee lovers, we don't like it when that happens. 😉 

    When you add coffee ice cubes to your coffee, the flavor will never become weaker. And when you add sweet and creamy coffee ice cubes, it becomes like a dessert.

    I liken it to a Red Eye coffee drink (sometimes called Hammerhead), which is brewed coffee with a shot or two of espresso poured on top. A Red Eye made with these coffee ice cubes is in the same vein, but different because it's served cold, and that you're also adding milk and sugar.

     

    Ingredients


    (The ingredients are the same for my Creamy Coffee Popsicles.)

    • instant espresso powder (Espresso powder is made from darkly roasted coffee beans.)
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • milk (whole, low-fat or non-fat)

    How to Make Creamy Coffee Ice Cubes?


    (More detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    - In a large pitcher (or bowl), combine espresso powder with sweetened condensed milk and regular milk. Whisk until smooth.

    Creamy coffee mixture in a pyrex measuring glass with a whisk.

    - Fill about 1½ standard ice cube trays with the coffee mixture. Standard ice cube trays usually make 16 (1-ounce) ice cubes.

    - Freeze them for at least 6 hours, and ideally overnight. 

    Recipe Tips and Substitutions


    • My favorite instant espresso is Medaglia D’Oro. You can almost always find this (or other brands) at a large grocery store. If you can’t find it, you can substitute it with instant coffee, but use about 50% more so the flavor is as strong as the espresso powder.
    • I’ve made these with both low-fat and non-fat milk, and both work well, so choose what you like.

    Clear drinking glass with creamy coffee ice cubes and coffee being poured into it.

    I love having the coffee ice cubes at the ready for a hot day when I want a perfect iced coffee (or Red Eye coffee drink).

    Serving iced coffee with these is super fun for casual entertaining. I hope you'll love them as much as I do!

    More dessert recipes with coffee:

    • Espresso Chocolate Sauce
    • Kahlúa Espresso Gelato
    • Kona Coffee Kahlúa Brownies
    • Upside Down Fresh Fig Coffee Cake
    • No-Bake Espresso Ganache Cheesecake
    Clear drinking glass with several creamy coffee ice cubes in it.

    Creamy and Sweet Coffee Ice Cubes

    Valentina K. Wein
    Coffee ice cubes will make any cold coffee drink even better. They’ll add a creamy and rich sweetness that’s undeniably delicious.
    *Please note that all but 5 minutes of the prep time is inactive, freezing time.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Freezing Time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 93 kcal

    Equipment

    • ice cube trays

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk
    • 1½ cups milk (whole, low-fat or non-fat)
    • 3½ tablespoons instant espresso powder

    Instructions
     

    • n a medium-sized mixing bowl or large pitcher (at least 1 quart), whisk the sweetened condensed milk with the milk and espresso powder.
    • Divide the mixture among between about 1½ standard-sized ice cube trays and freeze until solid, about 6 hours, and ideally overnight.

    NOTES

    Calorie count is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 93kcal
    Keywords best frozen desserts, coffee drinks
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Marissa

      July 14, 2022 at 9:57 pm

      This is such a fun idea, Valentina! Typical ice cubes really do water down iced coffee drinks and this is the perfect solution. I can also imagine myself just popping a cube in my mouth for an afternoon pick me up, lol!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 4:35 pm

        Thanks, Marissa. Oh, I done that, for sure. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    2. angiesrecipes

      July 15, 2022 at 1:54 am

      They are very practical! And would be great for ice lollipops too!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 4:35 pm

        Yes, I agree. Thanks, Angie. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    3. Nadira Shaikh

      July 16, 2022 at 1:00 am

      It's So hot and Summer in Dubai nowadays, and these coffee ice cubs will increase the flavour of my Cold Coffee. Thanks for sharing this Such a great recipe.

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 5:10 pm

        Thank you, Nadira! Hope you love them -- especially in the heat. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    4. Liz

      July 17, 2022 at 7:41 am

      What a delicious addition to iced coffee! Just what I need on a hot day!!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        Exactly. I'm so with you. Thanks, Liz. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    5. Kim Lange

      July 18, 2022 at 5:48 am

      I totally love this idea! I've got to send this recipe to both of my sisters! They love coffee and this frozen treat idea is awesome!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        Hi Kim! Thanks for sharing my recipe. Hope you (and your sisters!) love them. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    6. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      July 18, 2022 at 7:17 am

      Brilliant! And yes, watery iced coffee is no fun. I love that these are creamy!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        Thank you, Jeff. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    7. Chef Mimi

      July 19, 2022 at 4:53 am

      Oh my, this is so luscious and decadent! Thank you!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        Thank YOU, Mimi! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    8. 2pots2cook

      July 20, 2022 at 12:41 am

      Love it! I just cannot imagine a world without coffee so any idea to enjoy it makes me happy! Thanks dear!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 22, 2022 at 10:59 pm

        Thanks, Davorka. I feel the same way about coffee. 100%! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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