Irish Cream Float Delight

This delightful Guinness Float with homemade Irish cream and whiskey ice cream is the perfect treat for indulging in all your favorite Irish flavors at once. The creamy, smooth ice cream, infused with Baileys Irish Cream and Irish whiskey, pairs perfectly with the rich and velvety Guinness stout. It's a truly irresistible combination that will make you feel like you're savoring the best of Ireland in every sip.

Irish Cream Float Delight

A delightful Guinness Float with homemade Irish cream and whiskey ice cream, topped with Guinness stout for a rich and indulgent treat.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
  • 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 oz Irish whiskey
  • Dash of chocolate bitters
  • 2 oz Guinness stout

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the whole milk, heavy cream, and scraped vanilla bean and seeds to a simmer.
  3. Slowly pour the hot liquid into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, then set the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water to cool.
  5. Stir in the Baileys Irish Cream and Irish whiskey until fully incorporated, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  6. Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
  7. To assemble the float, place a scoop of the homemade ice cream in a glass.
  8. Add a dash of chocolate bitters and top with 2 oz of Guinness stout.