This Iced Coffee Recipe with Ice Cream is the perfect drink for any coffee lover on a hot summer day! This delicious cold coffee recipe is made with a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of using ice cubes!

A glass of iced cold coffee with ice cream is on a round ceramic tray

The perfect drink for hot summer afternoons is so easy to prepare. Simply blend together all the ingredients and you will have a delicious iced coffee that can rival the best coffee houses.

Adding ice cream makes this coffee thicker and sweeter than standard iced coffee drinks or cold brew coffee. It is more like a coffee milkshake.

A good cold coffee always feels like a perfect treat compared with a hot coffee! There is something about a cold drink like sweet lassi or cardamom horchata that is so satisfying!

You can prepare this Starbucks Copycat Pistachio Latte, Starbucks Eggnog Latte or Coconut Latte hot or iced.

a glass of cold coffee with ice cream with a re-useable straw

Ingredients

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Coffee - you can use instant coffee powder or use your coffee maker to prepare a shot of espresso or even cold brew coffee. Aim for a strong coffee as the ice cream will dilute the flavour.

Whole milk - use full-fat milk for creamier coffee or skimmed milk for a lighter coffee.

Ice cream - you need vanilla ice cream but you can also use chocolate ice cream to turn this into a iced mocha. Optionally, try coffee ice cream for an extra coffee hit!

How to make Cold Coffee with Ice Cream

Preparing the brewed coffee.

Using instant coffee:

In a mug, add hot water to your favorite coffee granules. Allow this hot espresso to cool slightly before adding into the recipe

Using coffee beans:

Follow machine instructions and allow to cool

To the blender jug, add cold milk and cold ice cream. Add the coffee and optionally more sugar.

Blend on low for around 10 seconds.

Choose your serving glass such as a mason jar or tall glasses.

Add an extra scoop of ice cream to the glass then pour over the cold coffee.

Optionally, finish with a chocolate sauce or caramel sauce and whipped cream.

Serving

Iced Coffee is a great way to cool down and can be enjoyed for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or anytime really!

And if you want to replace your morning coffee next time, I won't judge!!

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