Stout Float - Tyler Florence

DrGaellon's Note:

From _Tyler's Ultimate_ episode "Ultimate Lamb Shanks".

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

Tuile

• 16 gingersnaps
• 1 egg white
• 4 tablespoons butter , room temperature
• 1⁄3; cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 pinch salt

Float

• 2 (12 ounce) bottles stout beer (recommended -- Guinness)
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey

Directions:

1. In a food processor, grind gingersnaps into a fine powder. Add egg white, butter, sugar, molasses and salt, and process until smooth. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 7-9 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature, then break into pieces.
2. Fill two chilled float glasses 1/4 full with stout. Add two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream to each glass. Drizzle with honey, then fill with remaining stout. Add one or two pieces of broken tuile.