How to Make Guinness Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like indulging in a rich and creamy scoop of ice cream, especially when it's homemade. And if you're a fan of unique and unexpected flavor combinations, then you'll definitely want to try this Guinness ice cream recipe. Yes, you read that right – Guinness, the famous Irish stout, makes for a surprisingly delicious addition to this frozen treat.

For those who are unfamiliar, Guinness is a dark and robust beer with notes of roasted malt, caramel, and a touch of bit...

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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)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Combine cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Place egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup hot cream mixture.
  • 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.
  • Transfer cream mixture to a bowl and chill until cold, at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • 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.
  • Whisk together chilled cream mixture and beer syrup; pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
  • When machine has finished, pack ice cream into a airtight container and store in freezer.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 240mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 124mg