Cola Float Recipe

Name: Cola Float
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces plain seltzer; 1 recipe Real Vanilla Ice Cream, recipe follows; 1/4 cup cola syrup, recipe follows; 4 maraschino cherries; 4 cups half-and-half; 1 vanilla bean pod, cut and scraped; Pinch salt; 1 cup sugar; 8 whole egg yolks; 1 cup granulated sugar; 10 whole black peppercorns, cracked; 1 lemon peeled (wide strips no pith), juiced and strained; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup crushed coffee beans; 1 cinnamon stick; Whole vanilla bean, split, scraped and bean

Servings: persons

12 ounces plain seltzer
1 recipe Real Vanilla Ice Cream, recipe follows
1/4 cup cola syrup, recipe follows
4 maraschino cherries
4 cups half-and-half
1 vanilla bean pod, cut and scraped
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
8 whole egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
10 whole black peppercorns, cracked
1 lemon peeled (wide strips no pith), juiced and strained
1 cup water
1/4 cup crushed coffee beans
1 cinnamon stick
Whole vanilla bean, split, scraped and bean

1
Pour 2 ounces seltzer in each of 4 parfait glasses.
2
Add 2 scoops of ice cream.
3
Top with 2 tablespoons cola syrup, about 1 ounce more of the seltzer, and garnish with a cherry.
4
Combine the half-and-half, vanilla bean and seeds and salt, in a nonreactive saucepan over medium heat.
5
Bring the half-and-half to a boil to scald it, and remove the saucepan from the heat.
6
Beat the sugar and egg yolks in a bowl.
7
Add the half-and-half mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, to the beaten eggs and sugar, whisking in between each addition, until all is used.
8
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring, over medium heat, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
9
Remove from the heat, strain through a fine mesh sieve and cool completely.
10
Pour the filling into the ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer's instructions for churning time.
11
Remove the ice cream from the machine and place in a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, about 8 hours.
12
Simmer all ingredients for 10 minutes.
13
Cool to room temperature, cover, and steep refrigerated for several hours and up to overnight.
14
Strain through a fine sieve.

983

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces plain seltzer, 1 recipe Real Vanilla Ice Cream, recipe follows, 1/4 cup cola syrup, recipe follows, 4 maraschino cherries, and more.

Yes, Cola Float falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cola Float

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Variations & substitutions

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