Guinness Milk Chocolate Ice Cream with Almonds
Indulge in the decadent fusion of flavors with this Guinness Milk Chocolate Ice Cream with Almonds—a bold and creamy dessert that’s perfect for beer lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike. This handcrafted treat combines the rich malty notes of reduced Guinness beer with velvety milk chocolate, creating a deeply complex ice cream base balanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of kosher salt. The luxurious custard comes to life with a subtle crunch from roasted almonds, added just before freezing for the perfect textural contrast. Ideal for sophisticated entertaining or a gourmet indulgence at home, this ice cream is made using a classic custard technique and churned for that silky, artisanal finish. Serve it as is or alongside warm brownies for a dessert that’s utterly irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, pour the Guinness beer and simmer over medium heat until it reduces by half (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
In a separate saucepan, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
Slowly temper the egg yolk mixture by adding a ladle of the warm cream mixture while whisking constantly. Repeat this process until fully combined.
Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the chopped milk chocolate. Mix until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the reduced Guinness, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In the final 5 minutes of churning, add the roasted almonds to incorporate them evenly throughout the ice cream.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 309.5 g | 397% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.7 g | 778% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1668 mg | 556% | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 1128 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2022 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
