Floating Four Leaf Clovers
Add a touch of whimsy to your next celebration with these delightful **Floating Four Leaf Clovers**, a festive dessert-drink hybrid that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion that calls for a bit of luck! This easy-to-make recipe combines the tangy sweetness of lime sherbet, creamy vanilla ice cream, and vibrant lime gelatin for a beautifully green, clover-shaped treat that floats atop fizzy lemon-lime soda. A few drops of green food coloring ensure eye-catching color, while optional fresh mint leaves add a sophisticated garnish. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this icy, effervescent, and irresistibly fun creation is as refreshing as it is magical. Serve immediately and watch your guests’ faces light up with delight! Perfect for anyone searching for **St. Patrick’s Day desserts**, **fun drinks for kids**, or **lime sherbet recipes**.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups lime sherbet
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 tablespoon lime gelatin powder
- 4 cups carbonated lemon-lime soda
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime sherbet, vanilla ice cream, and lime gelatin powder.
Add the green food coloring to the mixture and stir until the color is evenly distributed, creating a vibrant green shade.
Scoop the mixture into silicone four-leaf clover molds or freehand shape small mounds that resemble clovers onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. You can use the back of a spoon to shape them if needed.
Place the molds or baking sheet in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the clovers are firm and hold their shape.
When ready to serve, pour 1 cup of chilled carbonated lemon-lime soda into each glass or serving bowl.
Gently float one frozen clover on top of the soda in each glass. Add a fresh mint leaf for garnish if desired.
Serve immediately with a spoon or straw and enjoy the creamy, refreshing combination!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 552 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.6 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 335.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 685 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
