Guinness Just Got Better

I must have been in the mood for a Guinness as I was flipping through this month’s Better Homes and Garden because the idea of a stout chocolate sauce poured over vanilla bean ice cream was irresistible. Don’t feel bad if you find yourself eating this sauce by the spoonful, I did it too.

If you want to make a somebody’s day, pour half of the sauce into a mason jar, tie a ribbon or twine around it, and give to a friend-instant joy!

Guinness Chocolate Sauce

 Adapted from BHG Easy Fudge Sauce

Yield: 12 servings

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup half-and-half

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup Guinness 

In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cocoa powder; set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with the half-and-half. Cook and stir over medium high heat until mixture begins to bubble around the outside of pan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add the cocoa mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. 

3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and Guinness. 

Store, covered, in refrigerator up to one week.