Subtle smoky/chocolatey flavors make this Irish stout beer-flavored ice cream a divine treat for St. Patrick's Day or any day. Don't skimp on the cream! How about a scoop on top of a brownie or chocolate cake?
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
376 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape seeds into cream mixture. Place bean pod into mixture and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean pod.
Step 3
Place egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup hot cream mixture.
Step 4
Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk constantly until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Do not let the mixture boil.
Step 5
Transfer cream mixture to a bowl and chill until cold, at least 2 hours to overnight.
Step 6
Simmer Irish stout beer in a saucepan over low heat until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 15 minutes. Chill the stout beer syrup at least 2 hours to overnight.
Step 7
When machine has finished, pack ice cream into a airtight container and store in freezer.
Step 8
Whisk together chilled cream mixture and beer syrup; pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
6 egg yolks, beaten
1 vanilla bean
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
