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Chocolate Stout CrèmeBREWlée

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Solson005
Solson005 Posts: 1,911
edited March 2013 in EggHead Forum
Tomorrow being St. Patrick's Day I wanted to find a dessert that would be festive. My red velvet crème brûlée was a big hit for Valentines day so I found a chocolate recipe and added some Stout. While Guinness would be the perfect match for St. Patrick's Day I decided to make a small batch yesterday and to see if Young's Double Chocolate Stout would taste better. 
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I had four other taste testers as well as myself and it was unanimous that the Guinness tasted better. So this morning I made a full batch and here is the recipe I went with:

Ingridents

4 large egg yolks 
2 oz heavy cream
2 oz half and half
4 oz Guinness
4 oz semi sweet chocolate
⅓ cup sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

Beat eggs and sugar till the ribbon stage
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Heat heavy cream, half and half, and Guinness together until it reaches a boil 
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Pour the warm mixture over the chocolate and stir together until chocolate has melted. 
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Temper the egg mixture with the chocolate until it is all incorporated. 
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Then pour the mixture into ramekins 
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Preheat BGE (or oven if you want) to 350° and bake in a pan with water half way up the ramekins for 30 minutes. 
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Here is the batch from yesterday since they are on the egg baking right now. Guinness on the right and Young's on the left. 
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Chill for 2-3 hours, sprinkle sugar over top and caramelize using kitchen torch or broiler until sugar melts and becomes golden brown. Serve immediately or can be refrigerated for later use. 

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I was playing around with green sugar and some food coloring as well as trying to keep track of the different kinds for the taste test. 

Happy St. Patricks Day everyone! 

Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    It's on my list. Your looks great

    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    Thanks @travisstrick yesterday's batch was awesome so these should be just as good!
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    Maybe a few too many of these. St. Pattys ain't till Sunday, I better be right, it's also my wife's birthday.

    Nice cook!


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    XLBGE 
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    I'll be at the lake so I pre-made them and plan on leaving the phone turned off till Monday @MrCookingNurse have a good weekend!
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
    edited March 2013
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    Great looking CBs - almost a crime to boil off Guinness, but well worth it! Excellent, I have some dark Harp in the fridge, might just try this. Thanks for sharing. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
    edited March 2013
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    Thanks @skiddymarker I sacrificed 4oz for the greater good of a themed dessert!
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • nashbama
    nashbama Posts: 102
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    I love Guinness, chocolate, and my BGE. This recipe combined all three.

    I was trying to come up with something different to cook this weekend. I found it, I'm cooking this recipe.

    Thanks for posting!
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    Sure, that's why I posted it early. I figured atleast one other person might want to try it!
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,052
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    Young's Chocolate Stout is very expensive in my neck of the woods, but it's one of my most favorite beers.  It's definitely a special occasion thing.  I think the last time I had one was Valentines Day of 2012....my Sweetie gave me a bottle of it as a gift.  :) 

     

    Nice job on the desserts!  They look delicious.  :)

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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
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    Thanks @Dyal_SC I got a four pack of Guinness and one bottle of youngs And I only made a tester batch so I had to drink the rest. While it tastes great, 4 out of 4 people recommended the one with Guinness...
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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  • daffy1909
    daffy1909 Posts: 498
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    wow!!! looks good!  i think its a little out of my league!!

     

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  • nashbama
    nashbama Posts: 102
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    I gave it a shot. The only thing I changed was I doubled the amount because my ramekins are a little larger. I may have added too much sugar on the top at the end. Otherwise, a huge success! Thanks for the recipe! 
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  • nashbama
    nashbama Posts: 102
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    The finished product. I used the broiler in the oven because I don't have a torch, yet. Goes well with a Merlot, or another Guinness. I'm making these again for sure.
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  • Solson005
    Solson005 Posts: 1,911
    edited March 2013
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    Glad you liked them @nashbama they were a big hit at my party too! 

    @daffy1909 they aren't too hard and are worth the effort if you ever do decide to make them. 
    Large & Small BGE, CGW Two-Tier Swing Rack for BOTH EGGS, Spider for the Wok, eggCARTen & and Cedar Pergola my Eggs call home in Edmond, OK. 
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