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
-
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.
Recipe Tip
You can substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the vanilla bean.
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.