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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Float

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The Share a Coke and a Song theme was just too fun for me to pass up! I grew up in a musical family, played the saxophone and piano all thru High School – I’ve continued my illustrious musical career by careening songs at the top of my lungs with the windows down in my car, when rolling down the road (solo of course!) because other than my dogs, I’m pretty sure nobody else wants to hear me sing! ;D

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Float

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Float

Now my Mom – she is totally different! When she was a little girl, she remembers sitting on the dock at the lake & hearing big band sounds coming from the local Supper Club. These bands would play late into the night & their amazing music could be heard clearly from their home. My Grandparents were music teachers – Mom and her 4 brothers all played a musical instrument (or two or three!). Guitar, clarinet, bells, trumpet, saxophone, trombone and piano. Still to this day, summer evenings at the lake are spent around the campfire playing guitars and singing – music is definitely in our blood!

Homemade Vanilla Ice CreamI’ve been known to dance down the hallway singing into my hairbrush (my hubby just rolls his eyes)! However I save my fabulously unique singing voice (insert earplugs here!) for car rides and serenading the dogs. And that’s probably best! 😀 But like I said – this just sounded too fun so I put some thought into it what recipe to share and headed over to Vons. I love shopping there, because it’s close & convenient, plus everyone is so friendly – my kinda store!

Found the Diet Coke® right here on aisle 16!

Found the Diet Coke® right here in the Soft Drink Aisle #16!

And after browsing thru the Diet Coke® and picking out a couple favorites songs (the bottles have several song titles to choose from!) I decided that a Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Float would be perfect for Share a Coke and a Song theme! You just need a few items – cream, whole milk, a vanilla bean, eggs and a can of sweetened condensed milk.. About 10 minutes to put the custard together and then I tucked it into the fridge to cool. Later that day I poured it into my ice cream maker and let it do all the work!

yum, yum, yum!

yum, yum, yum!

Now let me tell you….I nearly had to guard the freezer to keep my hubby outa that ice cream! I did give him a sample and well, that only made it worse because then he just wanted it more. Let me tell you this ice cream is so sweet and so creamy! It’s a perfect way to celebrate a song!

You remember how to make a float, right? Well here’s a couple hints –

  • If you like more fizz, put the ice cream in the glass first – adding the soda last really makes it fizzle and bubble!
  • Less foam more your cup of tea? Fill your glass about half way with Diet Coke – then add a couple scoops of ice cream, top it off with a bit more soda!
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Vanilla Ice Cream Float!

Now here’s the exciting part!  You can enter the Share a Coke Sweepstakes at cokeplaytowin.com/shareacokesweepstakes for a chance to win tickets to the American Music Awards® and more.

  1. Snap a selfie with your favorite lyrics on a Share a Coke® bottle or can*
  2. Upload your selfie to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ShareaCokeSweepstakes
  3. Enter up to 12 times to increase your chances of winning a trip for 2 to the 2016 American Music Awards®, along with hundreds of other great prizes! Including: wireless headphones, wireless speakers, a 1 year Premium Music App Membership or a $50 Music Gift Card!!!
Grab your phone & enter and show me your selfie!

Here’s my favorite  “Girls just want to have fun!”

You know what was really fun? I grabbed the Shazam app on my iPhone and got to sing right along with “Girls Just Want To Have Fun!” It’s easy to download and is available for Android, iPad and other devices! Super fun and much better than singing into your hairbrush! 😀  So what do you think? Grab your phone, let’s see your best selfie!!! Enter to win and join the fun!

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4.39 from 18 votes

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Float

Boy howdy is this the best Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream I've ever had! So sweet but not overly so, it's easy to make and I know you'll love it! Super creamy - really delicious, the vanilla bean gives it a rich luscious flavor you just can't get with store bought ice cream!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 360
Author: Souper Chef Deb from Bowl Me Over
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 5 egg yolks

Instructions

  • Separate the eggs - reserve the whites for another use. Split the vanilla bean in half and scrape out the seeds, reserve both the seeds and the bean.
  • In a sauce pan whisk together the condensed milk, cream and milk. When they are well combined, add the vanilla seeds and bean. Place over medium heat. Set your timer for 10 minutes and begin whisking continuously. Then slowly add the eggs, one at a time. Continue to cook and whisk. Do not allow it to boil. Whisk the entire time. The mixture will thicken slightly.
  • At the end of the 10 minutes, pour the custard into a large bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least four hours - you want the custard completely cooled. Or (if you're short on time) place the bowl of custard into a second bowl filled with ice water - then tuck it into the fridge.
  • When you are ready to make the ice cream, prepare the machine - you'll want to have the machine running with the paddle and then pour the custard into the machine. Process according to your machine's directions - mine took about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from machine, place in a freezer container and freeze until the desired consistency - about 3 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal

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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Comments

  1. Cristi Comes says

    Oh my! I really need to pull out that ole ice cream maker and try your recipe. The ice cream gene runs through my mom’s side of the family and ran straight to my daughter. But we rarely ever make it ourselves. {client}

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      Then it’s definitely time Cristi! 😀 The sweet gene skipped me too, but my hubby loves his sweets so I always keep something yummy on hand. Thanks for stopping by!!!

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      Ha! That’s awesome! I was thinking jukeboxes so that’s great! The ice cream is super yummy, I think you’d really like it! We just polished off another set of Floats watching the Warrior game – perfect game treat!

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  5. Patty Haxton Anderson says

    I absolutely loved your background story. Sitting and listening to the big bands from the supper club…I grew up with that music. Actually lots of different music – my mom had a decent voice and loved music. It was her music I listened to and adored. I think I’ve always been “older” when it comes to music! Thanks too for a great recipe and a chance to win.

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      I so appreciate you stopping by Patty! Lawrence Welk was one of the regulars at the Supper Club – that was my Mom’s favorite band, I love big band music too! Best of luck with the contest!!

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  8. Chloe Crabtree says

    Homemade ice cream floats are the best idea for a summer treat! I haven’t had one of these in YEARS! I like the idea for sharing with my granddaughters, too. They are pretty little, and this would make a nice treat that wasn’t too messy since it is in a glass with a straw. Oh heck, who am I kidding, they would make a mess with it anyway! Yummy summer fun!

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      I know Chloe, a float is so nostalgic!! We thoroughly enjoyed this one with a float every night until the ice cream was gone – I hope you do too, enjoy!!

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  9. She Joh says

    I don’t drink soda but these floats looks amazing. I’ve also always wanted to make my own ice cream and this recipe looks super easy. I may have to try it this Summer!

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  10. Joely Smith says


    Okay now I want a float!! I love the new coke labeling! I told my hubby just the other day that when we get a coke from the fridge – because this is what we drink – we had to do whatever was on the label lol.
    I sing at home all of the time, everyone knows it because they have to endure it, not always songs either – I just make things up as I go along – things I would usually speak. Nothing better than music – even if using that term loosely – to make a house a home.
    I loved hearing your story, and I think I would love to go back in your mom’s day sitting on the dock listening to big band sounds.

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  11. Chrishelle Ebner says


    The ice cream is definitely a seller, and sounds so refreshing with a fresh Coke! And the song lyrics just allow for some family fun with karaoke, and who could not love that?

    Reply

  14. Jen Becerril says


    a float with my soda my favorite soda plus ice cream.I am so lusting this.Need to make this soon.

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  22. Cathy Mini says


    Homemade ice cream is always the best! I can’t wait to try this recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream!

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  24. Lexie Lane says


    We have tried vanilla ice cream float in the house and it’s a blockbuster. Except that we just buy a vanilla ice cream, next time I’ll try your recipe.

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  25. Ryan Escat says


    We love ice cream float, coke is the best base to it but aside from coke, we enjoy root beer too! Your recipe sounds delicious, I can’t wait to try it.

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  26. Danne Reed says


    I never tried homemade ice cream before, looks like it is hard to make but thanks for your recipe I will try to do it. I wonder if it will be okay with other soda too.

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      Great, I hope you do give it a try!! Root beer floats are delicious, I had a comment from a previous visitor who said they used Dr. Pepper – sky’s the limit I say!

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  28. Elizabeth O.e says

    What better way to beat the heat than with some good old vanilla ice cream, what more if it’s on top of a really cold glass of coke! I love the homemade vanilla ice cream recipe! It’s definitely a keeper!

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  36. Robin Ruehrwein says

    This looks so yummy! I love the Share a Coke style campaigns. This one with a song is probably my favorite.

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  37. Krystle Cook says

    I remember making floats when I was growing up! This brings back so many memories and leave it to Coke to have such a fun campaign.

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  41. Kavey says

    I was at high school in the 1980s when that epic First Time advert and song came out! Loved it so much. Am still a coca cola lover to this day. Adore coke floats, though not made one using home made ice cream, which is a shame since I do love making home made ice cream. If you fancy, please consider entering this into my June Bloggers Scream For Ice Cream (BSFIC) challenge, it’s such a great fit.

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  43. Lois says


    I made this ice cream today and it was just the most wonderful dessert we have had for a long long time. It was just wonderful.

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  44. Liza says


    Oh, this recipe is SO GOOD! I think the condensed milk is the key! I tried making ice-cream at home awhile ago and it didn’t come out quite right! But I know this one definitely will!

    Reply

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Meet Souper Chef Deb

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties and in the summer help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Learn More . . .