Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Apple Cider Float Ice Cream, where creamy vanilla ice cream meets the crisp, tangy notes of fresh apple cider. Each spoonful offers a luscious texture that melts in your mouth, complemented by the refreshing fizz of sparkling cider, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Ice Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Float:
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, about 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- To serve, fill a glass halfway with apple cider, then top with a scoop of the homemade ice cream.
- Slowly pour sparkling water or lemon-lime soda over the ice cream until the glass is full, allowing the fizz to create a delightful float.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired and serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
Notes
- This ice cream can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the freezer.
- Store any leftover float components separately in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and almond milk for the heavy cream and whole milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float (1 scoop of ice cream and 1 cup of cider)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45 grams
- Sodium: 80 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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