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This easy iced coffee recipe is perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. Made with three simple ingredients, ice cream, creamer, and coffee, it’s sure to cool you down! It’s easy to make iced coffee at home for entertaining, dessert parties, or an iced coffee bar.
Easy Iced Coffee recipe in a Blender
Don’t you just love those iced coffee drinks you pay a lot of money for at the fancy shops? Well, I’ve created my own version at home with the help of flavored coffee creamer, ice cream, and a blender. And it is delicious!
This iced coffee is easy to make using just 3 ingredients. It’s refreshing and just what you need on a hot afternoon as a little pick-me-up. You could say it’s the frozen dessert version of your morning coffee.
Frozen Iced Coffee with Ice Cream
Let’s face it, this recipe is part drink and part dessert. You might even classify it as a coffee shake!
However you want to label it, it’s just plain good! Ice cream is the key to making it thick and satisfying. And if you want to make it even thicker you can add an extra scoop in the blender before mixing.
Alternatively, you can add an extra scoop of ice cream to the glass and then pour the iced coffee mixture over it. Serve it with a spoon and a straw.
HOSTESS TIP: For entertaining, make a larger batch up to 2 hours ahead and keep it in the freezer to keep it chilled until ready to serve.
How to Make Iced Coffee at Home
Instead of paying high prices for store bought iced coffee, make it at home with these simple steps.
- Brew extra coffee in the morning so you can chill it for this frozen coffee recipe later.
- It’s easy to double or triple the recipe ingredients to serve more guests when you’re entertaining.
- Substitute instant espresso for the instant coffee, for an extra kick.
- You can certainly substitute the regular ice cream with non-dairy ice cream.
- Our recipe calls for vanilla ice cream but you can experiment with other flavors like coffee ice cream or chocolate ice cream.
- Use a blender for smooth consistency. In a pinch you could use a hand mixer – just be sure to start on low speed and use a deep bowl when mixing.
- There’s no need to use ice for this recipe. The ice cream and chilled ingredients keep it cold.
- Make this coffee shake EXTRA by adding a squeeze of chocolate syrup and whipped cream on top.
More Coffee Recipes
If you like coffee drinks as much as we do, try some of these fantastic recipes!
- Try this indulgent
- This Pumpkin Spice Kahlúa Coffee Recipe is perfect for fall and winter.
- As the holiday season approaches, mix up this coffee eggnog punch for brunch parties.
What Coffee Creamer to Use
There are a multitude of coffee creamer brands to use in this recipe. I’ve used both International Delight as well as Coffee mate. In general, International Delight usually has more flavors to choose from in my specific location.
Here are some personal favorites for this frozen iced coffee. But remember, you can experiment with any brand or flavor you like!
- International Delight Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream
- International Delight classic French Vanilla
- International Delight Southern Butter Pecan
- Coffee mate Italian Sweet Cream
- Coffee mate Creme Brulee
More Recipes using Flavored Creamer
Flavored coffee creamer is a very versatile ingredient. It can be used in dessert recipes and is great for drinks and co*cktails. I use it every day in my morning coffee so I always have it on hand. Here are some of our other recipes using flavored creamer as an ingredient.
- You have to try it to believe it – this no-churn easy ice cream recipe tastes so rich & creamy!
- Try with seasonal Pumpkin Spice flavor
- These chocolate fudge caramel mini cakes get a flavor boost with creamer. So cute for parties.
HOSTESS TIP: Use decaf coffee if caffeine keeps you awake or makes you jittery.
What better way to use flavored creamer than with a little ice cream, right?! If you make this easy iced coffee recipe, let us know by leaving a comment below.Make this now or PIN it for later. And sign up for our newsletter for more ideas for entertaining.
Iced Coffee & Cream Recipe
Yield: 2 drinks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
This delicious ice coffee and cream will cool you down on a hot day. Make it with your favorite flavored coffee creamer and serve for dessert or an afternoon pick me up.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup brewed coffee – chilled
- 1/2 cup flavored non-dairy coffee creamer
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee granules
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender until well mixed and smooth.
- Pour over ice or a scoop of ice cream and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor and pizzazz, squeeze chocolate sauce around the inside rim of the glass before pouring the iced coffee in.
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