STRAWBERRY CREAM FLOATS

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When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one of our household favorites. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
STRAWBERRY SODA:
2 packages (14 ounces each) frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries (about 6 cups), thawed
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lime juice
2 cups chilled carbonated water
ASSEMBLY:
4 cups vanilla ice cream
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving. , Place strawberries, sugar and lime juice in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher; discard seeds. Stir in carbonated water., Divide ice cream among eight glasses. Pour strawberry soda over ice cream. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, fresh strawberries; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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