4th of July Soda Floats

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
4th of July Soda Floats
180 min.
4
646kcal

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Celebrate the 4th of July with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: 4th of July Soda Floats! This gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the eyes with its vibrant red, white, and blue colors, but it also promises to tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing combination of flavors. Imagine creamy homemade ice cream, rich with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon and the sweetness of honey, perfectly paired with luscious strawberry and blueberry syrups.

As you gather with friends and family to enjoy the summer festivities, these soda floats will be the star of your dessert table. The process of making the ice cream from scratch is a fun and rewarding experience, allowing you to create a creamy base that is far superior to store-bought options. The homemade syrups, bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe berries, add a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Not only are these floats a delicious way to cool down on a hot summer day, but they also offer a playful and interactive dessert experience. Each layer of ice cream and syrup, topped with fizzy soda water and a dollop of whipped cream, invites your guests to indulge in a sweet treat that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. So grab your ice cream machine and get ready to impress your loved ones with this festive and refreshing dessert that embodies the spirit of summer!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon honey 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated (1 medium)
  • cup milk whole
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • cups strawberries fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • cups blueberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • serving seltzer water 
  • serving whipped cream 
  • serving sprinkles 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • ice cream machine
  • drinking straws

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, the honey and lemon peel over medium-high heat until sugar and honey are dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute.
  2. Remove from heat; set aside.
  3. In medium bowl, beat milk and cornstarch with whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Beat in whipping cream.
  4. Pour mixture into saucepan with syrup; beat well.
  5. Heat over medium-high heat, beating constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Boil 1 minute.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Pour mixture into heatproof bowl. Prepare ice bath in clean sink basin or large bowl; place bowl with mixture in ice bath. Beat mixture until cool to the touch, 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. Process mixture in ice cream machine following manufacturers’ directions. Scrape ice cream into freezer container; seal and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
  9. To make syrups, place chopped strawberries in 2-quart saucepan with 1/2 cup sugar.
  10. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, and berries soften and release their juices.
  11. Remove from heat. Press mixture through fine mesh strainer into bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Discard seeds and solids. Set syrup aside to cool. Repeat process with blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoons lemon juice.
  12. To serve, layer generous scoops of ice cream with drizzles of both syrups in drinking glasses. Top with soda water; garnish with whipped cream and candy sprinkles. Best enjoyed sipped through a fun straw.

Nutrition Facts

Calories646kcal
Protein2.92%
Fat32.88%
Carbs64.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
108.89
Glycemic Load
61.02
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.713043399479%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.47mg
Petunidin
23.41mg
Delphinidin
26.44mg
Malvidin
50.02mg
Pelargonidin
17.89mg
Peonidin
15.05mg
Catechin
6.15mg
Epigallocatechin
1.05mg
Epicatechin
0.76mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
1.61mg
Hesperetin
4.78mg
Naringenin
0.64mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
1.59mg
Myricetin
1mg
Quercetin
6.6mg
Gallocatechin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:646.23kcal
32.31%
Fat:24.68g
37.97%
Saturated Fat:15.19g
94.95%
Carbohydrates:108.45g
36.15%
Net Carbohydrates:104.98g
38.18%
Sugar:97.99g
108.88%
Cholesterol:75.69mg
25.23%
Sodium:42.59mg
1.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.93g
9.85%
Vitamin C:63.96mg
77.53%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.14%
Vitamin A:1034.83IU
20.7%
Vitamin K:17.98µg
17.13%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.6%
Fiber:3.47g
13.87%
Calcium:136.25mg
13.63%
Phosphorus:127.11mg
12.71%
Vitamin D:1.63µg
10.86%
Potassium:357.32mg
10.21%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.47%
Folate:30.98µg
7.75%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.46%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.15%
Magnesium:27.81mg
6.95%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.65%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.16%
Selenium:3.97µg
5.67%
Copper:0.1mg
4.97%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.39%
Iron:0.68mg
3.75%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.65%