Dr Pepper Floats with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Name: Dr Pepper Floats with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. half-and-half; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean; 4 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 c. heavy cream; 2 L Dr Pepper

You'll be craving these classic floats all summer.

By Ree DrummondPublished: May 5, 2020

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Take your floats to the next level with homemade ice cream and Dr Pepper!

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat the half-and-half and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise down the middle with a small knife. Use the knife to scrape along the inside of the bean to extract all of the vanilla “caviar.” Add to the saucepan. (You can also drop in the empty vanilla bean to extract all the flavor. Just make sure to discard the bean before moving to the next step.) Turn off the heat when the mixture is totally heated.
2. Step 2Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale yellow and slightly thick. Temper the egg yolks by slowly drizzling in 3/4 cup of the hot half-and-half mixture, whisking constantly. After that, pour the egg yolk/half-and-half mixture into the saucepan with the rest of the half-and-half mixture. Cook over low to medium-low heat (depending on how hot your stove gets) until quite thick, stirring constantly. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl, then add the heavy cream. Stir to combine.
3. Step 3Refrigerate the mixture until cold, at least 2 hours, then churn in an ice cream maker until thick. Spoon it into a separate container and freeze until firm, about 8 hours.
4. Step 4Scoop some ice cream into each glass and top with Dr Pepper.