Description
A delightful and refreshing treat that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the creaminess of vanilla ice cream, perfect for warm days or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: 1 cup, hulled and sliced
- Vanilla ice cream: 2 cups
- Soda water: 1 cup (or lemon-lime soda)
- Whipped cream: 1 cup, for topping
- Strawberry syrup: 2 tablespoons (plus extra for drizzling)
- Ice cubes: optional, for serving
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the strawberry syrup by combining hulled and sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of strawberry syrup and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the float by adding macerated strawberries to a tall glass, followed by vanilla ice cream.
- Pour soda water or lemon-lime soda over the ice cream and add whipped cream on top.
- Drizzle extra strawberry syrup over the whipped cream and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different types of soda for unique flavors.
- Consider adding other berries or ice cream flavors for variations.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free ice cream and whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cream Soda Float, dessert, refreshing treat, summer dessert