Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 gallon vanilla ice cream
- 2 ounces chocolate syrup
- 1 quart stout beer
- Whipped cream for garnish, optional
- Maraschino cherries for garnish, optional
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl or pitcher, combine the vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.
- Stir until well blended.
- Pour the stout beer over the ice cream mixture.
- Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 (per serving)
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy
- Sweet and slightly bitter
- Refreshing and decadent
User Comments:
- "This is the perfect dessert for a summer party!"
- "The chocolate syrup and stout beer complement each other perfectly."
- "I love the way the ice cream floats on top of the beer."
- "This is a fun and easy dessert to make."
- "My guests loved this dessert!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use the best quality ingredients you can find.
- If you don't have stout beer, you can use a dark ale or porter.
- You can also use different flavors of ice cream, such as chocolate or coffee.
- If you're serving the Beer Floats to children, omit the beer and replace it with root beer or cream soda.