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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
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!
I’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 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!
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!
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.
- Snap a selfie with your favorite lyrics on a Share a Coke® bottle or can*
- Upload your selfie to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ShareaCokeSweepstakes
- 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!!!
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!
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Float
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
Cristi Comes says
June 2, 2016 at 2:28 pmOh 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}
Bowl Me Over says
June 2, 2016 at 5:29 pmThen 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!!!
Lois says
June 2, 2016 at 3:36 pmThis just looks so good. Can’t wait to try some.
Bowl Me Over says
June 2, 2016 at 5:27 pmCan’t wait for you to get here & we’ll enjoy it together! 😀
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
June 2, 2016 at 4:06 pmHomemade is the best! Great recipe! Perfect for summer!
Bowl Me Over says
June 2, 2016 at 5:27 pmI so agree – so yummy!! Thank you Florian!
Healing Tomato says
June 2, 2016 at 7:25 pmYour photos remind me of poodle skirts and jukeboxes! This looks like a very delicious recipe, Debra!
Bowl Me Over says
June 2, 2016 at 7:45 pmHa! 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!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
June 4, 2016 at 4:46 amI 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.
Bowl Me Over says
June 4, 2016 at 6:35 pmI 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!!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says
June 5, 2016 at 4:55 amYum! This looks so delicious, thanks for sharing. Pinned 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
June 5, 2016 at 7:53 pmGrab some soda and a spoon and dig in Angela! :D. Thanks again for hosting a great party!!
Michelle says
June 5, 2016 at 5:23 amYum Yum Yum. Summertime and songs. Perfect.
Bowl Me Over says
June 5, 2016 at 7:51 pmYou know it! Bet the thought of me dancing down the hallway singing into my hairbrush brought a smile to your face! 😀
Chloe Crabtree says
June 5, 2016 at 7:27 pmHomemade 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!
Bowl Me Over says
June 5, 2016 at 7:50 pmI 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!!
She Joh says
June 5, 2016 at 7:48 pmI 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!
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:16 pmGreat – I hope you give it a try, I had a bowl last night with a coating of hot fudge….YUM!
Joely Smith says
June 5, 2016 at 9:56 pmOkay 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.
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:14 pmYes, yes to all of the above!! Totally love your light hearted attitude, you’d fit in here! 😀 Sing-on my friend!!
Chrishelle Ebner says
June 6, 2016 at 5:33 amThe 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?
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:09 pmYes Chrishelle – it’s a win, win all around!! 😀
Inspiring Kitchen says
June 6, 2016 at 6:25 amCoke float is a favorite in the house. I need to try your vanilla ice cream recipe.
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:08 pmUs too – we polished off the homemade icecream and now my hubby is working on the store bought, YUM!
Amy Jones says
June 6, 2016 at 7:47 amLooks delicious and easy to do. Gonna try it! thanks for the recipe 😀
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:07 pmWonderful – I hope you give it a try Amy!!!
Jen Becerril says
June 6, 2016 at 8:22 ama float with my soda my favorite soda plus ice cream.I am so lusting this.Need to make this soon.
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:06 pmNot much better than homemade ice cream and as a float….just love it!1
tara pittman says
June 6, 2016 at 9:00 amWe love floats here. I just love how they decorated these soda bottles.
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:06 pmMe too – love all of those jingles!!
Delaine says
June 6, 2016 at 9:21 amThis looks yummy. I will have to try this at home.
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:05 pmPlease Delaine, love to hear what you think!
AnnMarie Brown says
June 6, 2016 at 10:49 amTalk about quenching my thirst and making me thirsty at the same time. I love everything vanilla and this is a perfect treat.
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:05 pmThanks AnnMarie – love homemade ice cream – such a treat!
Stephanie Ortez says
June 6, 2016 at 11:59 amLooks delicious! great for the root beer float lovers!
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:03 pmMmmmmm….root beer…YUM! 😀
Jessica Hughes says
June 6, 2016 at 5:59 pmI LOVE homemade ice cream!
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:02 pmMe too Jessica – homemade totally rocks!!
Michelle Gwynn Jones says
June 6, 2016 at 6:33 pmWow I haven’t had a float in a long time. And there is homemade ice cream in the freezer nom.
Bowl Me Over says
June 6, 2016 at 7:01 pmThere ya go, break out the icecream scoop! 😀
ana fernandez says
June 6, 2016 at 7:41 pmThis looks so delicious! Vanilla is my favorite!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:12 amThen you need to look no further! 😀 Seriously though, this is really delicious, I hope you give it a try!
Cathy Mini says
June 6, 2016 at 8:44 pmHomemade ice cream is always the best! I can’t wait to try this recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:12 amCan’t wait to hear what you think Cathy – stop back by and let me know!!
tp keane says
June 7, 2016 at 3:54 amoh my god, I love these. I remember having these as a kid. Must do it for my own kids too.
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:12 amI think that’s why I like them, reminds me of being a kid – you nailed it!
Lexie Lane says
June 7, 2016 at 4:08 amWe 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.
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:11 amI hope you do Lexie, I think you’ll really enjoy it!
Ryan Escat says
June 7, 2016 at 4:09 amWe 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.
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:11 amoh yes, both just delicious – thanks Ryan!
Danne Reed says
June 7, 2016 at 4:13 amI 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.
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:11 amGreat, 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!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
June 7, 2016 at 6:30 amDelicious. Are we ever too old to enjoy a float? I say no. And homemade ice cream!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:10 amNo we aren’t – I always say you’re only as old as you feel! 😀
Elizabeth O.e says
June 7, 2016 at 6:53 amWhat 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!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:09 amAwesome Elizabeth – I hope you give it a try!
brianna says
June 7, 2016 at 10:42 amcoke floats are the best. Made with homemade icecrem makes it even more special.:)
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:09 amSo true Brianna – super yummy!!!
Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says
June 7, 2016 at 4:32 pmAwesome, I’ve been meaning to find a way to get some floats for my soda back home. As much as I love Coke, I bet the same recipe works great with Dr.Pepper, let’s see!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:08 amYou bet it would, give it a whirl Karla!
Mhaan A says
June 7, 2016 at 6:17 pmOh my! The vanilla ice cream looks insanely delicious! It is my all time favorite!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:08 amyum, yum, yum!! Time to break out the ice cream maker! 😀
Echo says
June 7, 2016 at 6:44 pmYUM! I love making my own ice cream and ice cream floats are always amazing in the summer!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:07 amI agree echo, such a nice treat and nostalgic too!
Ana De- Jesus says
June 8, 2016 at 1:12 amI love ice cream floats but I have never tried making my own so I think it is about high time that I give it a shot!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:07 amPlease do Ana – floats are so yummy!!!
Tiffany says
June 8, 2016 at 7:47 amI love Floats!! I am saving this for sure because Summer is the perfect time for fun drinks!
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:06 amSo true – thanks for saving Tiffany – have a wonderful summer!
Rosey says
June 8, 2016 at 7:59 amI don’t think I’ve ever had homemade ice cream. I sure would love to have some though. 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
June 8, 2016 at 10:06 amThen you’re missing a real treat! I hope you get to enjoy some this summer!!
Robin Ruehrwein says
June 8, 2016 at 4:25 pmThis looks so yummy! I love the Share a Coke style campaigns. This one with a song is probably my favorite.
Bowl Me Over says
June 9, 2016 at 10:04 amI think so too Robin – love the songs they are including on the cans, very fun!
Krystle Cook says
June 8, 2016 at 4:26 pmI 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.
Bowl Me Over says
June 9, 2016 at 10:04 amMe too Krystle – good memories, you gotta love that!
Mardene Carr says
June 9, 2016 at 5:26 amThanks for sharing this. A homemade ice-cream maker is on my list of things to purchase this year
Bowl Me Over says
June 9, 2016 at 10:03 amI love mine and we use it all the time Mardene!
Angela says
June 9, 2016 at 1:14 pmYou’ve made ice cream so easy… and who doesn’t love a float!! Summer time classic! Thanks for sharing
Anna Nuttall says
June 11, 2016 at 10:58 amMy mouth is drooling – this look amazing!! <3
Bowl Me Over says
June 13, 2016 at 4:24 pmThank you Anna!!!
Kavey says
June 13, 2016 at 4:01 amI 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.
Bowl Me Over says
June 13, 2016 at 4:27 pmThanks Kavey – that’s a great memory, appreciate you sharing!! Heading your way to check out your challenge, that sounds like fun!!
Shannon Peterson says
June 13, 2016 at 8:05 pmAnd now you have me craving a coke! I love floats, and this sounds so yummy!
Bowl Me Over says
June 14, 2016 at 11:51 amGotta love it! 😀 Thanks Shannon!
Lois says
July 2, 2018 at 7:15 pmI 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.
Liza says
August 6, 2018 at 6:47 amOh, 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!