Makesabout 1 1/2 cups
- Active Time:20 min
- Start to Finish:1 1/2 hr (includes chilling)
January 2007
The malty flavor of stout lends welcome contrast to this sweet, creamy dessert sauce. Try it over a bowl of vanilla ice cream or fresh fruit. It’s also wonderful with the chocolate stout cake.Watch this Diary of a Foodie episode and view its accompanying recipes. Plus, explore all episodes and more recipes from the show.
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1
cup
stout such as Mackeson or Guinness (pour beer slowly into measuring cup; do not measure foam)
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5
large egg yolks
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3/4
cup
packed light brown sugar
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1/4
cup
heavy cream
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1
teaspoon
vanilla
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Bring beer just to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, then remove from heat.
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Whisk together yolks, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until combined well. Whisk in cream and vanilla, then add hot beer in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Transfer to saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard is thickened and registers 175°F on thermometer (do not let boil), about 5 minutes.
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Pour custard sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a metal bowl, then set bowl in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir until cool. Remove from ice bath and refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
Cooks’ note: Sauce can be chilled up to 2 days.
