Cold Brew Iced Coffee Float
A refreshing iced coffee float made with dual brew coffee and creamy vanilla ice cream for a nostalgic treat. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, layers Cuisinart brewed coffee, cooled, vanilla ice cream, and whole milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Cuisinart brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
- 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large glass halfway with 1 cup ice cubes. Pour 1 1/2 cups cooled Cuisinart brewed coffee over the ice cubes.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup whole milk to the coffee and stir gently to combine.
- Step 3: Top the iced coffee with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, allowing it to float on top.
- Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp chocolate syrup over the ice cream and add 2 tbsp whipped cream on top.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for a delicious coffee float experience.





