Guinness Ice Cream

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

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®)
• 1.5 cups whole milk

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.