Subtle smoky/chocolatey flavors make this 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?
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 6 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness)
Directions
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
Whisk together chilled cream mixture and beer syrup; pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
Step 8
When machine has finished, pack ice cream into a airtight container and store in freezer.
Recipe Tip
You can substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the vanilla bean.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 376 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat16g | 79% |
Cholesterol240mg | 80% |
Sodium47mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate31g | 11% |
Total Sugars29g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium107mg | 8% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium124mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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