Guinness Ice Cream

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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?

Submitted by ScandoGirl
Updated on September 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 quart
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

  1. Combine cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.

  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.

  3. Place egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup hot cream mixture.

  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.

  5. Transfer cream mixture to a bowl and chill until cold, at least 2 hours to overnight.

  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.

  7. Whisk together chilled cream mixture and beer syrup; pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376 Calories
27g Fat
31g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 16g 79%
Cholesterol 240mg 80%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 124mg 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.