Description
Creamy strawberry ice cream float whisks summer memories into a refreshing glass of pure delight. Cool waves of strawberry sweetness and vanilla notes dance together, inviting you to savor each cool, blissful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
Ice Cream:
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can strawberry soda, chilled
- 2 tablespoons sugar (vanilla sugar optional)
Instructions
- Macerate strawberries by combining sliced fruit with sugar in a mixing bowl, allowing natural juices to develop and intensify flavor for approximately half an hour at ambient temperature.
- Select tall chilled glasses to create a visually appealing dessert presentation.
- Carefully layer smooth vanilla ice cream and vibrant strawberry sauce alternately within each glass, building volume and creating delightful textural contrast.
- Gently cascade chilled strawberry soda over the constructed layers, allowing liquid to softly integrate with ice cream and fruit sauce.
- Enhance the float’s visual appeal and creamy texture by crowning with a delicate swirl of whipped cream, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve the strawberry float immediately to preserve optimal temperature and prevent melting, ensuring a refreshing and indulgent summer beverage experience.
Notes
- Macerate strawberries longer for deeper flavor intensity by adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or orange liqueur during sugar mixing.
- Create a dairy-free version using coconut or almond milk-based vanilla ice cream for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Customize carbonation levels by using sparkling water or different soda varieties to match personal taste preferences.
- Enhance presentation by freezing glasses beforehand, which prevents rapid ice cream melting and maintains a beautifully chilled float experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Mocktails
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg