Coffee Porter Ice Cream: Creamy, Malty, and Buzzed With Roast & Beer

This Coffee Porter Ice Cream is smooth, rich, and full of bold flavor — the roasted bitterness of coffee and dark beer woven into a sweet, creamy base that feels like dessert and nightcap all in one.

Perfect for beer lovers, coffee nerds, or anyone who thinks ice cream should come with a side of depth and danger.

Ingredients (Makes about 1 quart)

For the Ice Cream Base

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Flavor

• ¾ cup porter or stout (coffee porter, vanilla porter, or milk stout ideal)
• 2 tbsp instant espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cold)
• Optional: 2 tbsp brown sugar (for extra depth)
• Optional: 2 oz chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips (for texture)

Instructions

Reduce the Beer

• In a small saucepan, simmer the porter over medium heat until reduced to about ⅓ cup. This intensifies the flavor and removes excess water. Let cool.

Make the Custard Base

• In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and milk. Heat over medium until steaming but not boiling.
• In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thickened.
• Slowly pour the hot milk into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper. Return mixture to saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat a spoon (170–175°F).
• Remove from heat. Stir in reduced beer, coffee/espresso, salt, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
• Optional: stir in brown sugar while still warm for extra molasses depth.
• Chill the base in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn & Freeze

• Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions (usually ~20 minutes).
• Optional: Fold in chopped chocolate at the end.
• Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze at least 4 hours to firm up.

Serving Suggestions

Serve With

• Crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans
• Warm brownies or stout cake
• A drizzle of porter caramel or hot fudge
• Coffee liqueur or bourbon splash on top

Make It a Float

• Scoop into a pint glass and pour over more coffee porter or milk stout
• Add whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder for the full effect

Garnish With

• Cacao nibs, chocolate shavings, or flaky salt
• Toasted pecans or hazelnuts
• Crushed biscotti or cookie crumbs

Beer Pairing

In the Base

• Coffee porter (duh)
• Milk stout or vanilla porter
• Chocolate stout or oatmeal stout

In Your Glass

• Same beer used in the recipe
• Imperial stout or bourbon barrel-aged porter for extra punch
• Espresso-infused cold brew beer for a one-two caffeine punch

Final Thoughts

Coffee Porter Ice Cream is bold, smooth, and built for grown-up cravings — like affogato on steroids with a beer chaser.

It’s rich enough for dessert, malty enough for a beer geek, and just buzzy enough to turn any night into a treat. Cheers to roasty pints, frozen mugs, and beer in your bowl! 🍦☕

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