Cold coffee and ice cream float. A homestyle take on a drink from Australia, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 12 minutes.
Iced Coffee Float with Chocolate
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Cold coffee and ice cream float. A homestyle take on a drink from Australia, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 12 minutes.
Prep
12 min
Flavor
Coffee
Serve
Iced
Total
12 min
Yield
2 glasses
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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glasses
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- 1 ½ cups (200.0 g)vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup (6.0 fl oz)cold brewed coffee
- 1.0 cup (60.0 g)sweetened whipped cream
- 12.0 gdark chocolate shavings
- 22.0 gfinely chopped dark chocolate
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Instructions
- Chill two glasses and prepare cold brewed coffee.
- Scoop or portion the ice cream equally between the chilled glasses.
- Pour half the cold brewed coffee over each serving immediately before service.
- For this original chocolate adaptation, add 22 g finely chopped dark chocolate to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
- Finish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate shavings; provide long spoons.
Tips
- Contains a possible caffeine source; exact caffeine per serving varies with products and extraction.
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make iced coffee float with chocolate?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store iced coffee float with chocolate?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make iced coffee float with chocolate ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1.5 cups vanilla ice cream (200 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
290
Calories / serving
17.5g
Fat
29.5g
Carbs
4.5g
Protein
25.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~580 cal · 35g fat · 59g carbs · 9g protein · 50g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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