Cream Soda Ice Cream Floats
Cream soda ice cream floats let you make your favorite ice cream shop treat right at home. You’re only two ingredients and a quick prep away from the classic retro dessert.
Is there anything better than hitting up the ice cream shop on a hot day and enjoying a sweet, creamy treat?
I can only think of one thing.
Enjoying classic ice cream shop treats right at home.
Like these cream soda ice cream floats.
It’s quick and easy to make them right at home and you can make them for a crowd for the cost of one at an ice cream shop.
Ingredients
To make these you need:
- Ice cream– Use your favorite brand of vanilla ice cream
- Cream soda– Again your favorite brand.
How to Make
These ice cream soda floats are even easier than milkshakes to make!
You don’t even need a blender.
All you do is add a large scoop of vanilla ice cream to a tall glass and pour the cream soda slowly over the ice cream until it fills the glass to just under the rim.
Serve immediately as is with a teaspoon or long straw or add your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
Ice Cream Float Topping Ideas
You can top these with:
- whipped cream
- caramel sauce
- chocolate syrup
- cherries
- sprinkles
Is cream soda good in a float?
Yes!
Cream soda has vanilla syrup for flavoring and when paired with vanilla ice cream it’s *chef’s kiss* perfect.
What does a cream soda float taste like?
Cream soda is a sweet, vanilla flavored carbonated drink.
The vanilla ice cream melts quickly into the cream soda and creates a thicker creamy vanilla drink.
Tips and Tricks
- There are other variations like the soda float. With the soda float, use your favorite brand of soda like a can of Coke, orange soda, or root beer and ice cream.
- Since ice cream melts fast, to help combat this you can freeze the glass for up to 30 minutes before filling.
- This recipe is easy to double, triple, or even quadruple to serve a crowd.
Other Ice Cream Recipes
Cream soda ice cream floats are a favorite summer treat.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other ice cream recipes?
Try these:
- Strawberry Cobbler Ice Cream Pops
- The Easiest Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
- No Churn Cookie Dough Ice Cream
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Cream Soda Ice Cream Floats
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups cream soda
Instructions
- Add the scoop of ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the soda over top slowly (it will foam up and you don't want it to over flow), until it's just under the rim of the glass.
- Serve immediately, with a long tea spoon or straw, and enjoy!
Notes
- There are other variations like the soda float. With the soda float, use your favorite brand of soda like a can of Coke, orange soda, or root beer and ice cream.
- Since ice cream melts fast, to help combat this you can freeze the glass for up to 30 minutes before filling.
- This recipe is easy to double, triple, or even quadruple to serve a crowd.
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