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Iced Coffee With Ice Cream

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This creamy, thick iced coffee with ice cream is the best summer coffee drink. Blended together for an easy milkshake-like coffee drink that takes only 5 minutes to make.

Iced coffee with ice cream topped with whipped cream and coffee beans, on a marble table.

Iced coffee drinks are perfect for warm weather. For other iced coffee recipes, try this oreo iced coffee, this iced oat milk latte, this baileys iced coffee, this protein iced coffee or this iced mocha latte.

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Recipe Highlights

  • This thick, creamy drink tastes like a delicious coffee milkshake.
  • Coffee with ice cream is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
  • It takes only 5 minutes to make and uses only 4 ingredients.
  • It is a versatile drink with lots of options for toppings and different flavor variations.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Ingredients needed to make the coffee ice cream.
  • Coffee: Use strongly brewed coffee or espresso. You can use instant espresso or coffee if that is what you prefer.
  • Ice Cream: Use a high quality vanilla or French vanilla flavored ice cream.
  • Milk: Use regular 2% milk, or a milk alternative such as almond milk or oat milk.
  • Sugar: This adds a bit of extra sweetness. However, for a healthier option, you can leave the sugar out.

Equipment

  • A small blender to blend the drink in.
  • An ice cream scoop to scoop the ice cream with.

Ingredients

Step 1: Add the ice cream, coffee, milk and sugar to a blender and blend for 5 to 10 seconds until smooth. 

Process photo illustrating step 1.

Step 2: Optionally, add an extra scoop of ice cream to a glass and pour the blended iced coffee over the ice cream.

Process photo illustrating step 2.

Expert Tips

  • Adjust the coffee to ice cream ratio. If you prefer a stronger coffee drink, add an extra 1 to 2 oz of coffee.
  • Use strongly brewed coffee. Brew your coffee stronger than you normally would. The stronger coffee flavor will taste better when mixed into this drink. Regular coffee may lead to a slightly diluted taste. You can also use espresso instead of coffee.
  • Don’t over blend the coffee. Blend just enough to mix everything together. Over-blending the drink can make it too thin and liquidy.
  • Don’t serve over ice. Serving this coffee ice cream over ice will lead to a watered down drink as the ice melts. Instead, chill your coffee glass in the fridge before serving.

Variations

  • Flavored: Try using different flavors of ice cream instead of vanilla. Maple, chocolate, cappuccino or mocha ice cream would all taste delicious.
  • Milkshake: To make this drink even more like a coffee milkshake, top it with whipped cream, and chocolate or caramel syrup. Add a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or roasted nuts.
  • Boozy: Add in some Baileys, Kahlua or rum for a boozy coffee drink.
  • Vegan version: Replace the milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan ice cream.

FAQ

Do I have to blend it?

If you prefer, you can also serve this drink by scooping the ice cream on top of the coffee and letting it drip down as it melts.

Is this drink sweet?

Yes, this ice cream coffee is a sweet drink. For a less sweet drink, double the amount of espresso or coffee.

Can I make it in advance?

This drink doesn’t store well. Serve it immediately after preparation.

Coffee with ice cream in a glass, on a marble table next to scattered coffee beans.
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Iced coffee with ice cream topped with whipped cream and coffee beans, on a marble table.

Iced Coffee With Ice Cream


  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This creamy, thick iced coffee with ice cream is the best summer coffee drink. Blended together for an easy milkshake-like coffee drink that takes only 5 minutes to make.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup vanilla ice cream
  • 3 oz strong coffee, chilled
  • 3 ½ tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Blend the ice cream, coffee, milk and sugar together in a blender until smooth.
  2. Pour into a chilled glass. Optionally, pour over an additional scoop of ice cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the coffee to ice cream ratio. If you prefer a stronger coffee drink, add an extra 1 to 2 oz of coffee.
  • Vegan version: Replace the milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan ice cream.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Coffee
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 164
  • Sugar: 19.4g
  • Sodium: 76mg
  • Fat: 8.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.3g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3.2g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg

Keywords: coffee recipe, ice cream coffee

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