A milkshake made with Guinness beer is a sweet, creamy, boozy treat. The natural chocolate and coffee flavors in a Guinness Stout pair nicely with vanilla ice cream. Add a whipped Irish cream topping and some whiskey hot fudge and you've got yourself an Irish-inspired dessert that's perfect for St. Patrick's day -- or any day you need a rich, indulgent pick-me-up. This recipe makes two small milkshakes.









Guinness Milkshake

Things You'll Need

4 cups vanilla ice cream (or more if you prefer thicker shakes)

1 bottle Guinness Stout

Blender

Step 1

Combine the ice cream and beer in a blender.













Step 2

Blend the ingredients until well-combined. Taste the shake to make sure it's to your desired consistency. You can add more ice cream if you prefer a thicker shake or more beer if you want a stronger Guinness flavor.









Step 3

Pour the shake into glasses. Serve and enjoy.









Whipped Irish Cream Topping

Things You'll Need

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 shot (1.5 ounces) Irish cream

Electric whisk or hand whisk

Step 1

Pour the heavy cream into a bowl. For a little bit of sweetness, add the Irish cream. Whisk until the mixture forms stiff peaks.









Step 2

Spoon the whipped cream atop the finished shakes.









Whiskey Hot Fudge

Things You'll Need

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 shot (1.5 ounces) Irish whiskey

Small saucepan

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the ingredients over low heat. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ingredients are well-combined.













Step 2

Using a small spoon or a pastry bag, drizzle the chocolate sauce on the inside of the jar before adding the shake or on top of the finished shake. The sauce adds a nice, rich bittersweet contrast to the sweetness of the shake.







