Coconut Porter Ice Cream: Toasty, Creamy, and Infused With Dark Beer Depth

Coconut Porter Ice Cream is where tropical sweetness meets roasted malt magic. It’s creamy, deeply flavorful, and laced with the dark, chocolatey notes of a smooth porter — plus plenty of toasted coconut for that chewy, nutty finish.

This is frozen comfort food for people who want their dessert with a side of dark beer and no apologies.

Ingredients (Makes ~1 quart)

For the Ice Cream Base

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Beer Reduction

• ¾ cup porter (toasted coconut porter, chocolate porter, or milk porter)
• Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar or 1 tsp molasses for depth

For the Coconut Add-In

• ½ to ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted
• Optional: 1 tbsp coconut oil for extra richness
• Optional: dark chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

Reduce the Beer

• In a small saucepan, simmer porter over medium heat until reduced to about ⅓ cup.
• Stir in brown sugar or molasses if using. Let cool completely.

Make the Ice Cream Base

• In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and coconut milk. Heat until steaming.
• In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.
• Temper yolks with hot cream mixture, then return all to the saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (170–175°F).
• Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, and the cooled beer reduction.
• Chill the base for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn & Mix

• Churn the base in your ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency.
• In the last minute of churning, add the toasted coconut and optional chocolate chunks.
• Transfer to a container and freeze for 4+ hours until firm.

Serving Suggestions

Serve With

• Brownies or chocolate cake
• Roasted pineapple or grilled banana
• Beer caramel or fudge sauce drizzle

Garnish With

• Extra toasted coconut
• Flaky salt or cocoa nibs
• Crushed macadamia nuts or almond brittle

Beer Pairing

In the Reduction

• Coconut porter (obviously)
• Chocolate porter or milk stout
• Avoid hoppy styles — they clash with coconut

In Your Glass

• The same porter used in the recipe
• Imperial brown ale or sweet stout
• Tiki-style cocktail stout if you want to go wild

Final Thoughts

Coconut Porter Ice Cream is rich, roasty, and tropical in all the right ways — it’s got the silky depth of a dark beer and the sunshine lift of toasted coconut.

Serve it to your craft beer friends or your dessert-obsessed family. Either way, expect silence… and then demands for seconds.

Cheers to toasted coconut, creamy pints, and beer in your bowl! 🥥🍺🍦

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