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Root Beer Float Ice Cream: Creamy & Nostalgic Summer Dessert
Dolce Flav
8
45 minutes
Root Beer
This Root Beer Float Ice Cream captures the classic flavors of a root beer float in a creamy, frozen dessert form. By combining eggs, sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and root beer extract, you create a rich custard base. Chilling the mixture and then churning it in an ice cream maker results in a smooth, flavorful ice cream reminiscent of the beloved soda fountain treat.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
¾ cup white sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon root beer extract
Directions
Prepare the Custard Base: In a medium bowl, whip the eggs until foamy. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to whip until the mixture becomes thick and pale.
Combine with Dairy: Add the heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and root beer extract to the egg mixture. Stir until well combined.
Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to ensure it's thoroughly chilled.
Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for about 30 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2–4 hours to harden.
Serve and Enjoy: Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy the nostalgic taste of a root beer float in frozen form.