Magic Chocolate Ice Cream

1 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder (I used instant coffee)
1 tbsp hot water
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream

Combine coffee (or espresso) powder and hot water in small bowl. Let stand until coffee dissolves, about 5 minutes. Microwave chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and coffee mixture in bowl, stirring every 10 seconds, until chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Let cool.

With electric mixture on medium-high speed, whip cream to soft peaks, about 2 minutes. Whisk one-third of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture until incorporated. Freeze in airtight container until firm, at least 6 hours. Best if eaten within 2 weeks.

***This is some of the best homemade ice cream I have ever eaten; not to mention it doesn't require dragging out the ice cream maker. This ice cream is rich, creamy and so easy to make; it puts the store bought brands to shame!