These no-melt Root Beer Float Jello treats are made with real root beer and real ice cream that’s magically transformed into finger jello! Root beer flavor Jello is easy to make, won’t create a huge mess, and is sure to be a favorite any time of the year!
What is Root Beer Float Jello?
Are you a fan of root beer? Root beer float jello is a delicious mix of root beer flavor jello and ice cream – made into squares for easy snacking! It’s just what you need when you’re having one of those days where you’d rather do anything except for the work you should be doing.
Root beer Jell-o is easy and simple to make, it doesn’t require many ingredients, and it tastes GREAT!
While you make this root beer float jello recipe, you can still get that other work done, or do anything else while the layers set. I took a nap. It was just one of those days.
I LOVED this. That’s real root beer and real ice cream that I’ve magically changed into finger jello! I reluctantly gave some of it to my in-laws, but I ate most of it.
How to Make Root Beer Float Jello
To make Root Beer Jello, you’ll need:
Gelatin: You’ll need five envelopes of gelatin for this recipe.
Cold Water: The packets of gelatin get sprinkled on top of the cold water until the gelatin becomes soft.
Boiling Water: You will need to mix the gelatin with boiling water when creating your gelatin.
Sugar
Root Beer
Vanilla Ice Cream: You will need two cups of vanilla ice cream.
How to Store Jello?
Always store your Root Beer Jello in the refrigerator. You can cover it in plastic wrap to keep it sealed.
Once you have your gelatin dessert stored in the fridge, it should stay fresh and delicious for up to seven days if covered and stored properly. It’s good to note that the taste and texture of the Jello will deteriorate little by little each day.
Can you Freeze Jello?
It is not a good idea to freeze Jello. Freezing Jello results in the Jello’s consistency getting ruined. If the texture gets ruined, it won’t taste good. The best way to keep Jello fresh is to keep it refrigerated.
Finally, this Vodka Root Beer Float is a great adult spin on the classic drink. Add in a round of root beer float shots? Even better!
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If you enjoyed the Root Beer Float Jello recipe, then you MUST check out some of my other delicious Jello Treats, like Strawberry Soda Jello, or Champagne and Strawberry Jello.
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Irresistible Root Beer Float Jello
Enjoy a root beer float without a mess! This jello is a fun summer treat that everyone loves! Try this easy recipe.
Sprinkle the 2 packets of gelatin over the cold water and let it sit until it’s absorbed and softened. Pour boiling water over it and stir until dissolved. Add in sugar and root beer and combine. When the sugar is completely dissolved, pour into a 9×13 baking dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Cut into cubes and transfer to an 8 x 8 baking dish. Store in the fridge while making the ice cream layer.
For the Ice Cream Layer
Sprinkle 3 packets of gelatin over cold water and let it sit until it’s absorbed and softened. Pour boiling water over and stir until dissolved. Add in sugar and stir, then set aside.
Place the 2 cups of ice cream in a small pot. Melt it over medium heat on the stove, or in the microwave, until it’s liquid. Stir the melted ice cream into the gelatin mixture, then let it sit to come to room temperature.
Pour the ice cream over the root beer cubes and refrigerated overnight. Cut into cubes and serve them up for a no-melt treat!
Scoop the vanilla ice cream into a mug or beer stein. Firmly press it down. Editor's Tip: There's a lot of debate around what goes in the mug first: the root beer or the ice cream. Well, in order to prevent overflowing and get the perfect creamy texture, add the ice cream and then pour over the fizzy root beer.
Use a quality root beer like A&W® Root Beer. Pour the root beer in slowly at an angle to reduce fizz and risk of overflow. Use a quality vanilla ice cream, always start with two scoops, but you can do more if you prefer to enjoy your floats with a spoon instead of a straw.
This classic root beer float, also known as a 'black cow' or 'brown cow', starts with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Then, the ice cream is topped with root beer, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.
Method. Spoon a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass. Slowly pour root beer into the glass, allowing the foam to rise and then recede before adding more root beer. Serve with straws and spoons.
Go for ginger ale, cola or cream soda for an old-school feel or try fizzy lemonade, orangeade or even Irn Bru. Anything goes as long as it's carbonated (you could even try Prosecco or a mix of Champagne and orange juice for a Mimosa style float).
Start with chilled co*ke (and a chilled glass, if you can). Slowly pour the soda into the glass to help minimize foam before adding the ice cream. Don't overfill your glass. Once the ice cream and soda start to mix together, it will foam up and can overflow.
For many, the only way to enjoy root beer is in a root beer float. Once you grab the best vanilla ice cream from the freezer, our Test Kitchen recommends pouring Frostie Root Beer over the top to finish this soda fountain classic. This root beer has a deep, dark color with bold flavor.
If you are using hard ice cream you put that in first and then add root beer. if you are using soft serve you put the soft serve in after filling the glass with root beer.
The definition of a black cow varies by region. For instance, in some localities, a "root beer float" has strictly vanilla ice cream; a float made with root beer and chocolate ice cream is a "chocolate cow" or a "brown cow". In some places a "black cow" or a "brown cow" was made with cola instead of root beer.
The root beer helps to free air bubbles trapped in the ice cream. The fat in the ice cream coats the bubbles, protecting them and allowing them to expand to create the foam you see on root beer floats.”
Here are a few ideas: Vanilla ice cream is the classic root beer float floater, but you can also use chocolate ice cream, mint chocolate chip ice cream, or even coffee ice cream for a different flavor profile.
Pour the root beer in slowly at an angle to reduce fizz and risk of overflow. Use a quality vanilla ice cream, always start with two scoops, but you can do more if you prefer to enjoy your floats with a spoon instead of a straw. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Sonic Drive In developed the classic blended root beer float taking vanilla ice cream and root beer and placing it in a blender until smooth and creamy.
There are so many ways to change up this recipe! Try changing up the alcohol by swapping in whipped cream-flavored vodka, dark rum, Bailey's, or Kahlua. You could even swap the root beer for a hard root beer! Swap the vanilla ice cream for your favorite flavor, like butter pecan, chocolate, or cherry!
When the carbonated root beer comes into contact with the ice cream, carbon dioxide bubbles release. Likewise, the soda frees air bubbles trapped in the ice cream. What's more, the fat in the ice cream coats these bubbles. Thus, protecting them and allowing them to expand.
The root beer helps to free air bubbles trapped in the ice cream. The fat in the ice cream coats the bubbles, protecting them and allowing them to expand to create the foam you see on root beer floats.”
Also known as a "black cow" or "brown cow", the root beer float is traditionally made with vanilla ice cream and root beer, but it can also be made with other ice cream flavors. Frank J. Wisner, owner of Colorado's Cripple Creek Brewing, is credited with creating the first root beer float on August 19, 1893.
Ice floats because it is less dense than the water. Something denser than water, like a rock, will sink to the bottom. To be able to float, an object must displace fluid with a weight equal to its own weight. The fact that ice floats in water is a bit strange, because most substances are denser when they're solids.
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