Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream

Yes, yes, yes.  You heard that right...

I don't even know what else can be said about it, except...make it NOW.

Seriously...NOW!!

Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream
slightly adapted from Allrecipes

1 cup milk (I used 1%)
2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup caramel dessert sauce (I used Trader Joe's)

Whisk together milk, coffee granules, sugar and salt in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved.  Add cream, stir, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (I left it overnight).

Pour chilled mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.  Transfer half of the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, then add half of the caramel sauce.  Top with remaining ice cream, then remaining sauce.  Swirl through ice cream with a knife.  Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours before eating.

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