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Punch: Michael's Coffee Punch

Source of Recipe


Paula Deen's Christmas (2010 Special Issue)



List of Ingredients



• 2 cups whipping cream
  
• 2½ Tbsp sugar
  
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1 quart premium vanilla ice cream, softened and cut into pieces
  
• 8 cups cold strong coffee (brewed with 2 tsp ground cinnamon)
  
• Coffee liqueur (optional)
  
• Garnish: ground cinnamon
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, beat cream at high speed with a mixer until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar, beating until combined. Reduce speed to low, and add vanilla.
   
   
2. In a large serving bowl, combine ice cream and whipped cream. Pour coffee over ice cream mixture. Allow ice cream mixture to slightly soften.
   
   
3. Gently stir mixture before serving. Top each serving with ½ teaspoon liqueur, if desired. Sprinkle each serving with ground cinnamon, if desired.
   
   Makes about 1 gallon.