Monday, February 20, 2012

Beer Ice Cream

Beer Ice Cream

Like much of the country, Los Angeles is experiencing a warmer than usual winter. I personally am not a fan of constant 80 degree weather and sunshine, but I know I am in the extreme minority. I just love bundling up or sitting at home wrapped in my Snuggie. I'm weird, I know. I'm sure those in colder climates are dreaming of the days when they can sit outside and drink a beer. Since I can do that any time, I'm thinking of other ways to enjoy a beer. I also needed to give my ice cream maker a workout so beer ice cream is what I did. The recipe doesn't specify what kind of beer to use so I went with an inexpensive chocolate stout that I found at Trader Joes. You can taste the chocolatey undertones in the ice cream and it has a nice robust flavor. I'm really curious to see how a lighter beer would fare in this, but I am happy with the results, especially since I got to turn it in to a beer float.

Beer Float

This recipe is from the Los Angeles Times and can be found here.


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9 comments:

  1. EricaFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Haha. We always want what we dont have, right? What a fun creation!!

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  2. vanillasugarblogFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I just posted ice cream too!
    Wish we had the record temps that you have.
    Your photos are awesome totes.

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  3. Heather ChristoFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Esi! This is so awesome! I can't wait to try this when our weather gets a little warmer!

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  4. susanFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Esi, can we skip lunch and just drink this for an hour?

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  5. aida mollenkampFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I love ice cream beer floats as well -- have never done it with Oatmeal Stout though so thanks for that idea!

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  6. Banana WonderFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I love everything about this! YUM YUM YUM!

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  7. AngelaFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Sounds like a fun ice cream. I'm with you. I am dying for some snow, and a snuggie day. It's extra warm here too, and I want to wear my ugg knock offs. I like cozy too. I think you picked a good beer choice for this and I'd love it.

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  8. JoanneFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    One of my best friends is a beer FANATIC and I just know she would LOVE this! Maybe as part of her next birthday treat...

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  9. marlaFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I am so happy to be out of the heat in CA ~ snowy mountains for 2 weeks is more than blissful as is this ice cram recipe :)

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