Peanut Butter Stout + Chocolate Ice Cream Float: Creamy, Boozy, and Dessert-Level Decadent

The Peanut Butter Stout + Chocolate Ice Cream Float is a rich, over-the-top dessert drink that doubles as a nightcap and a sugar bomb in a pint glass.

It combines chocolate ice cream and a peanut butter-flavored stout for a sweet, salty, creamy blend that’s basically a liquid peanut butter cup with a head of foam.

Serve it with a spoon, a straw, and zero shame.

Ingredients (Serves 2 floats)

• 2–3 scoops chocolate ice cream (or dark chocolate, fudge ripple, etc.)
• 1 bottle (12 oz) peanut butter stout (or peanut butter porter)
• Optional toppings: whipped cream, crushed peanuts, chocolate syrup, peanut butter drizzle, chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Scoop the chocolate ice cream into a chilled pint glass or mug.
2. Slowly pour the peanut butter stout over the top. Let the foam rise and settle.
3. Top with whipped cream, crushed peanuts, or a drizzle of chocolate and peanut butter sauces.
4. Serve immediately with both a straw and a spoon.

Flavor Variations

• Use salted caramel or vanilla bean ice cream for a more balanced float
• Add a spoonful of peanut butter blended into the glass for extra richness
• Mix in chocolate liqueur or peanut butter whiskey for a boozier version
• Dust with cocoa powder or espresso for depth

Pairing Suggestions

• Serve after grilled meats or a spicy meal for a cooling finish
• Pair with brownies, peanut butter cookies, or chocolate cake
• Add to a dessert beer board with stout cupcakes and salty snacks

Beer Suggestions

• Peanut Butter Milk Stout (smooth and dessert-like)
• Peanut Butter Porter (slightly drier with more roast)
• Chocolate peanut butter stouts (for maximum flavor stacking)
• Avoid bitter imperial stouts — too much intensity can overwhelm the sweetness

Final Thoughts

Peanut Butter Stout + Chocolate Ice Cream Floats are decadent, over-the-top, and ridiculously satisfying — dessert in a pint with beer as the secret weapon.
It’s creamy, it’s chocolatey, it’s nutty, and it’s your new favorite reason to pour dessert into a glass.

Cheers to bold stouts, cold scoops, and floats that taste like dessert in a pint! 🥜🍫🍺🍨🔥

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