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    Iced Coffee Recipe with Ice Cream

    Published: Mar 2, 2023 · Modified: Mar 12, 2024 by Christina Jolam · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information. · Leave a Comment

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    Iced Coffee Punch Recipe with Ice Cream in cups and pitcher

    Just a handful of ingredients and an ice cream scooper turn a ho-hum cup of coffee into the greatest creamy, sweet caffeine of your life. This Iced Coffee Recipe with Ice Cream is perfect for a hot summer day, a memorable brunch spread or a wedding shower show-stopper.

    finished recipe served from a tall glass pitcher into two stemmed glasses with colorful straws and whipped cream.

    You have countless ways to customize your creamy coffee drink, from chocolate or caramel syrup to flavored coffee creamer. Instead of vanilla ice cream, go crazy with chocolate chip ice cream, coffee ice cream or good old creamy chocolate ice cream.

    Top your coffee with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or sprinkles, or any of your favorite sweet treats like Pirouline cookies.

    What you'll need to make this recipe:

    Ingredients for recipe laid out on a counter and labeled.

    Brewed coffee: Make your favorite coffee in your coffee maker at home or use instant coffee powder. I prefer to start with hot coffee to be sure the sugar fully dissolves. If you grab a bottle of your favorite cold brew, you may want to make a simple syrup of water and sugar heated to ensure you don't have grainy coffee. I like to brew strong coffee for this recipe so I can still taste the roasty flavor alongside the sweet and creamy ice cream.

    Sugar: The recipe calls for typical granulated sugar, but feel free to substitute brown sugar if you want a deeper molasses sweetness. I often use stevia in my coffee, so I know that works just as well.

    Vanilla extract: Adds another layer of sweet flavor. If you prefer almond extract, start with ½ teaspoon, as it is much stronger.

    Half and half: Using this full fat dairy adds a richness that also thickens the coffee beverage. But feel free to use whole milk, almond milk, your favorite flavor of coffee creamer or even heavy cream. Adjust the amount of dairy to your taste.

    Vanilla ice cream: Cold ice cream is the perfect topper for this iced coffee, and keeps us from having to use ice cubes that water down the coffee. I call for vanilla, but feel free to customize your flavors or add an extra scoop of ice cream to each glass.

    Toppings: Serve the coffee with ice cream as is, or add whipped cream, sprinkles, cookies, nuts or chocolate or caramel syrup.

    Full measurements and directions included in the printable recipe card below.

    Step by step instructions:

    1. Make coffee and sweeten

    To begin, brew coffee to desired strength (I fill a 12-cup coffee pot with water and ¾ cup grounds). While still warm, add the sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    pouring hot coffee over granulated sugar in tall glass pitcher.

    2. Add cream and ice cream

    Chill the sweetened coffee mixture. When ready to serve, mix coffee and half and half. Taste and adjust sweetness.

    stirring liquid in pitcher to mix in cream.

    Add 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the pitcher of coffee. 

    ice cream scoops added to pitcher of creamy coffee.

    3. Garnish and serve!

    If serving a crowd, iced coffee can be served from a punch bowl, with ice cream scoops floating in the sweet coffee. Or serve from a pitcher, with a scoop of ice cream in each glass. For a fun twist, dip the rims of of each glass in chocolate syrup, and then sprinkles.

    Add one scoop of ice cream to the glass, then fill with creamy iced coffee. Top each glass with whipped cream.

    a tall rimmed glass with chocolate and colorful sprinkles on the rim, full of creamy coffee and topped with whipped cream.

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    FAQs, Serving Suggestions & Variations:

    Mix and match to create your favorite iced coffee experience!

    Dessert syrups: chocolate and caramel would be delicious
    Cookies: fancy pirouline cookies or some crushed up Oreos or Chocolate Chip Cookies.
    Whipped cream: this is practically required.
    Liqueurs: if you're serving exclusively grown-ups, adding ½ cup Bailey's, Frangelico, Amaretto or Kahlua will add a little kick to the coffee without being overwhelming. Or just allow each guest to customize their own glass.

    Can I make this coffee ahead?

    The coffee can be brewed, sweetened and refrigerated (tightly covered) up to two days in advance of serving. When ready to serve, add cream and ice cream and you're ready to go!

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    finished recipe served from a tall glass pitcher into two stemmed glasses with colorful straws and whipped cream.

    Iced Coffee Recipe with Ice Cream


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    • Author: Christina Jolam
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 6 talls, 8-10 short glasses
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    Ingredients

    48 ounces brewed coffee

    ¾ cup granulated sugar

    1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    1 ½ cups half and half

    10 scoops vanilla ice cream

    Toppings: Chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, sprinkles, pirouline cookies, whipped cream, for topping


    Instructions

    1. Brew coffee to desired strength (I fill a 12-cup coffee pot with water and ¾ cup grounds). While still warm, add the sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then chill the mixture. When ready to serve, mix coffee and half and half. Taste and adjust sweetness. Add 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the coffee. 
    2. If serving a crowd, iced coffee can be served from a punch bowl, with ice cream scoops floating in the sweet coffee mixture. Or served from a pitcher, with a scoop of ice cream in each glass. 
    3. For a fun twist, dip the rims of of each glass in chocolate syrup, and then roll in sprinkles. Add one scoop of ice cream to the glass, then fill with creamy iced coffee. Top each glass with whipped cream and a rolled cookie.

    Notes

    I often use stevia in my coffee, so I know that works just as well in this recipe. 

    • Prep Time: 15
    • Category: Desserts
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: American

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    About Christina Jolam

    Christina Jolam is a fish-forward recipe developer, photographer, and food writer. She creates easy and impressive seafood-focused recipes that home chefs of all levels can make and share. Her recipes and seafood expertise have been featured on CNNHealth, MSN, Pip and Ebby, Savoring the Good, Eat Blog Talk and more. She spends most of her time in a seaside village in Portugal with her adventure-loving husband, Ramesh.

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