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Combine the cream, milk, sugar, and coffee in a medium, heavy saucepan
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Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat; remove from the heat and set aside.
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Beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl.
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Whisk 1 cup of the hot cream into the egg yolks.
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Add the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream, to the hot cream
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container.
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Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down against the surface to keep a skin from forming.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Pour the mixture into an ice cream machine and churn until frozen (according to the manufacturer's instructions).
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Transfer to plastic container and place in the freezer for a few hours before serving.
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Serving: take it out of the freezer for 5-10 minutes before serving, or longer, so it comes to the right scooping temperature.
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Easy suggestion: ice cream is best served in chilled glass or porcelain bowls. Scoop it with a hot, but dry, ice-cream spoon (soak it in boiling water, then wipe dry).
