Pumpkin Cream Soda Floats (Printable Version)

Pumpkin spice, cream soda, and vanilla ice cream combine for a creamy, festive dessert beverage.

# Components:

→ Pumpkin Spice Base

01 - 1/2 cup pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
02 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch salt

→ Assembly

09 - 1 liter cream soda, chilled
10 - 8 scoops vanilla ice cream
11 - Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
12 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish (optional)

# Method Steps:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl. Stir until mixture is smooth and well blended.
02 - Divide the pumpkin spice base evenly into four tall glasses, using approximately 2 tablespoons per glass.
03 - Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into each prepared glass.
04 - Slowly pour chilled cream soda over the ice cream and pumpkin spice mixture in each glass. Allow the foam to settle as you pour to avoid overflow.
05 - Gently stir each float to incorporate the pumpkin spice base into the cream soda.
06 - Top floats with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for fall gatherings
  • Quick and easy dessert beverage
02 -
  • This dessert contains milk in the ice cream and whipped cream.
  • Use non-dairy substitutes for a vegan version.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses to keep floats frosty longer.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick for extra festive flair.
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