Chocolate & Guinness Ice Cream

Name: Chocolate & Guinness Ice Cream
Yield: 1 L.
Ingredients: 200 g granulated sugar; 500 mL bottle of Guinness; 500 mL double cream; 250 mL whole milk; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tbsp. cocoa powder; 200 g chopped milk chocolate

Guinness adds great depth to this luxurious ice cream. The alcohol keeps it softer, so you’ll be able to scoop it straight from the freezer.

By The GH Kitchen TeamUpdated: 05 July 2024

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We can't get enough of chocolate and Guinness together in this ice cream and it makes the perfect luxurious dessert to finish a meal with. The addition of Guinness keeps the ice cream extra creamy and easier to scoop straight out of the freezer.

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Yields:

1 L.

Cal/Serv:

219

Ingredients

200 g granulated sugar
500 ml bottle of Guinness
500 ml double cream
250 ml whole milk
4 large egg yolks
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
200 g chopped milk chocolate

Directions

1. Step 1In a small pan, heat granulated sugar and Guinness until sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat and bubble until reduced to 300ml, about 10-12min. Cool.
2. Step 2In a separate pan, heat double cream and whole milk until just steaming.
3. Step 3In a bowl, mix egg yolks and cocoa powder. Gradually mix in the milk mixture. Return to pan (reserve bowl), cook over low-medium heat, stirring, until custard thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
4. Step 4Pour into reserved bowl, mix in milk chocolate to melt, followed by the Guinness syrup. Cover and cool.
5. Step 5Churn in an ice cream machine until frozen. Empty into a freezer-proof container. Cover and freeze until solid. Makes about 1.1 litre.

GET AHEAD: Make up to 1 month ahead. Store in freezer.

GH TIP: Allow ice creams or sorbets to soften a little at room temperature before scooping.

Per Serving:

Calories: 219
Fibre: 0g
Total carbs: 15g
Sugars: 15g
Total fat: 16g
Saturated fat: 10g
Protein: 2g

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