Cherry Kriek Beer Ice Cream

Adapted by StarChefs.com
August 2005
Yield: 4 Servings
Kriek is a type of Belgian beer made from cherries. Cantillon and Lindemans are two popular brands commonly available in the US.

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 1/3 cups kriek cherry beer
2 Tablespoons glucose
1/3 cup sugar
5 egg yolks

METHOD:

Heat heavy cream and kriek beer in a saucepan. Add the glucose to mixture and cook, whisking constantly until hot but not boiling (about 184°F).

In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. While whisking, pour in 1/3 of the hot cream mixture into the bowl to temper the eggs. Pour egg mixture into the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly to 184°F or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

Transfer custard to a mixing bowl set over an ice bath and stir to cool the mixture. Once cooled, process in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.