Peanut Butter Stout Ice Cream: Nutty, Boozy, and Ridiculously Creamy With a Roasted Malt Kick

Peanut Butter Stout Ice Cream is rich, silky, and unapologetically over-the-top — smooth peanut butter blended into a custard base, swirled with reduced stout, and layered with roasted depth.

It’s salty, sweet, and bold enough to stand up to the biggest dark beer on your shelf. If Reese’s made a beer float, this would be the ice cream they’d scoop on top.

Ingredients (Makes ~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
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter (natural or shelf-stable — just no added sugar)

For the Stout Reduction Swirl

• ¾ cup stout (milk stout, peanut butter stout, or imperial stout)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for caramel depth)
• Optional: 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a chocolatey boost

Optional Add-Ins

• Crushed peanut butter cups
• Chocolate chips or chunks
• Roasted peanuts or pretzel pieces

Instructions

Reduce the Stout

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

Make the Ice Cream Base

• In a saucepan, heat milk and cream until steaming (not boiling).
• In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
• Slowly temper yolks with hot milk, then return all to saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly (170–175°F).
• Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, and peanut butter until smooth.
• Chill completely in the fridge — at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn & Swirl

• Churn the base in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency.
• Transfer to a container, layering with spoonfuls of stout reduction. Swirl gently with a knife.
• Freeze at least 4 hours to firm up.

Serving Suggestions

Serve With

• Fudge brownies or peanut butter cookies
• Chocolate stout cake or banana bread
• Pretzel rods for scooping

Garnish With

• Crushed roasted peanuts or pretzels
• Drizzle of chocolate sauce or beer caramel
• Shaved dark chocolate or hop salt

Beer Pairing

In the Swirl

• Milk stout (smooth and mellow)
• Peanut butter stout (match the theme)
• Imperial stout (adds roast and intensity)

In Your Glass

• The same stout you used in the swirl
• Chocolate porter for more cocoa richness
• Sweet brown ale or BBA stout to double down on dessert

Final Thoughts

Peanut Butter Stout Ice Cream is salty, creamy, and deeply satisfying — a frozen dessert that drinks like a pint and scoops like a dream.

It’s an absolute hit for stout fans, PB obsessives, and anyone who thinks dessert should come with a buzz. Cheers to creamy scoops, boozy swirls, and peanut butter with a stout soul! 🥜🍦🍺

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