Iced Coffee Float
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly indulgent, the Iced Coffee Float is the ultimate treat for coffee and dessert lovers alike. This easy-to-make recipe combines bold, chilled brewed coffee with the luscious richness of vanilla ice cream for a delicious twist on your usual iced coffee. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this customizable creation can be sweetened to taste and elevated with optional toppings like whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce. Perfect for warm afternoons or a show-stopping brunch beverage, this decadent drink is equal parts refreshing and luxurious. Serve it with a straw and spoon to savor every last sip and scoop!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brewed coffee
- 0.25 cup Milk or cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 2 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate syrup or caramel sauce (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Start by brewing a cup of strong coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. For quicker results, you can chill it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
2. Once the coffee is cool, mix in sugar if desired and stir until dissolved. Add milk or cream if you prefer a creamier taste.
3. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to chill the coffee even further.
4. Pour the cooled coffee over the ice cubes, leaving enough space at the top of the glass for the ice cream and toppings.
5. Add two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the coffee.
6. Optional: Top the iced coffee float with whipped cream and drizzle chocolate syrup or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
7. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon to enjoy the mix of flavors and textures.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*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.
