These no-melt Root Beer Float Jello treats are made with real root beer and real ice cream that’s magically transformed into finger jello! Root beer flavor Jello is easy to make, won’t create a huge mess, and is sure to be a favorite any time of the year!
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What is Root Beer Float Jello?
Are you a fan of root beer? Root beer float jello is a delicious mix of root beer flavor jello and ice cream – made into squares for easy snacking! It’s just what you need when you’re having one of those days where you’d rather do anything except for the work you should be doing.
Root beer Jell-o is easy and simple to make, it doesn’t require many ingredients, and it tastes GREAT!
While you make this root beer float jello recipe, you can still get that other work done, or do anything else while the layers set. I took a nap. It was just one of those days.
I LOVED this. That’s real root beer and real ice cream that I’ve magically changed into finger jello! I reluctantly gave some of it to my in-laws, but I ate most of it.
How to Make Root Beer Float Jello
To make Root Beer Jello, you’ll need:
Gelatin: You’ll need five envelopes of gelatin for this recipe.
Cold Water: The packets of gelatin get sprinkled on top of the cold water until the gelatin becomes soft.
Boiling Water: You will need to mix the gelatin with boiling water when creating your gelatin.
Sugar
Root Beer
Vanilla Ice Cream: You will need two cups of vanilla ice cream.
How to Store Jello?
Always store your Root Beer Jello in the refrigerator. You can cover it in plastic wrap to keep it sealed.
Once you have your gelatin dessert stored in the fridge, it should stay fresh and delicious for up to seven days if covered and stored properly. It’s good to note that the taste and texture of the Jello will deteriorate little by little each day.
Can you Freeze Jello?
It is not a good idea to freeze Jello. Freezing Jello results in the Jello’s consistency getting ruined. If the texture gets ruined, it won’t taste good. The best way to keep Jello fresh is to keep it refrigerated.
Finally, this Vodka Root Beer Float is a great adult spin on the classic drink. Add in a round of root beer float shots? Even better!
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If you enjoyed the Root Beer Float Jello recipe, then you MUST check out some of my other delicious Jello Treats, like Strawberry Soda Jello, or Champagne and Strawberry Jello.
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Irresistible Root Beer Float Jello
Enjoy a root beer float without a mess! This jello is a fun summer treat that everyone loves! Try this easy recipe.
Sprinkle the 2 packets of gelatin over the cold water and let it sit until it’s absorbed and softened. Pour boiling water over it and stir until dissolved. Add in sugar and root beer and combine. When the sugar is completely dissolved, pour into a 9×13 baking dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Cut into cubes and transfer to an 8 x 8 baking dish. Store in the fridge while making the ice cream layer.
For the Ice Cream Layer
Sprinkle 3 packets of gelatin over cold water and let it sit until it’s absorbed and softened. Pour boiling water over and stir until dissolved. Add in sugar and stir, then set aside.
Place the 2 cups of ice cream in a small pot. Melt it over medium heat on the stove, or in the microwave, until it’s liquid. Stir the melted ice cream into the gelatin mixture, then let it sit to come to room temperature.
Pour the ice cream over the root beer cubes and refrigerated overnight. Cut into cubes and serve them up for a no-melt treat!
Whisk together 1 cup (240 milliliters) of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Keep whisking until no powdery granules remain, about 2 to 3 minutes. If you are using a larger, 6-ounce (170 grams) packet of jello, use 2 cups (475 milliliters) of hot water instead.
Try making your root beer floats by first filling clear plastic cold cups a little more than half with soda. Then scooping in your desired amount of ice cream and topping it with a lid. Finish by adding the last little bit of soda to fill the cup.
Pour the root beer in slowly at an angle to reduce fizz and risk of overflow. Use a quality vanilla ice cream, always start with two scoops, but you can do more if you prefer to enjoy your floats with a spoon instead of a straw. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Soft Set: Use 1 teaspoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Medium Set: Use 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Firm Set: Use 1 tablespoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid.
box of Jell-O (that's 1/3 cup) uses 1 cup of boiling water and 1 cup of cold water. The 6 ox. box of Jell-O (that's 2/3 cup) uses 2 cups of boiling water and 2 cups of cold water. Other things can be substituted for some of the water: fruit juice, kefir, etc.
Editor's Tip: There's a lot of debate around what goes in the mug first: the root beer or the ice cream. Well, in order to prevent overflowing and get the perfect creamy texture, add the ice cream and then pour over the fizzy root beer.
For many, the only way to enjoy root beer is in a root beer float. Once you grab the best vanilla ice cream from the freezer, our Test Kitchen recommends pouring Frostie Root Beer over the top to finish this soda fountain classic. This root beer has a deep, dark color with bold flavor.
This classic root beer float, also known as a 'black cow' or 'brown cow', starts with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Then, the ice cream is topped with root beer, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.
Also known as a "black cow" or "brown cow", the root beer float is traditionally made with vanilla ice cream and root beer, but it can also be made with other ice cream flavors. Frank J. Wisner, owner of Colorado's Cripple Creek Brewing, is credited with creating the first root beer float on August 19, 1893.
Something about the fizziness of the soda combined with the creaminess of the ice cream, all wrapped up in the rich vanilla and the distinct flavor of the root beer, just makes for such a tasty drink.
The root beer helps to free air bubbles trapped in the ice cream. The fat in the ice cream coats the bubbles, protecting them and allowing them to expand to create the foam you see on root beer floats.”
Start with chilled co*ke (and a chilled glass, if you can). Slowly pour the soda into the glass to help minimize foam before adding the ice cream. Don't overfill your glass. Once the ice cream and soda start to mix together, it will foam up and can overflow.
Fill each glass with both chocolate and vanilla ice creams. Add a pinch of smoked sea salt into the glass. Pour the root beer over top just before serving. Sprinkle on the graham crackers and add a charred marshmallow on to finish.
Go for ginger ale, cola or cream soda for an old-school feel or try fizzy lemonade, orangeade or even Irn Bru. Anything goes as long as it's carbonated (you could even try Prosecco or a mix of Champagne and orange juice for a Mimosa style float).
Many panna cotta recipes call for 1-packet gelatin for 4 cups liquid, but it various. 1- packet of Knox gelatin equals 1 tablespoon. Always soften or “bloom” the gelatin.
As an approximate guide, 1 tsp of McKenzie's Gelatine Powder is the equivalent of 2 McKenzie's Gelatine Leaves. To use gelatine powder, sprinkle 2 tsps of powder in 2 tbs cold water . Whisk with a fork and stand for 1 minute. Melt in the microwave for 20 second increments until dissolved.
Pouring water into gelatin powder is more likely to generate lumps and leave some gelatin undissolved. To dissolve gelatin powder, place over a warm water bath or pour into warmed liquid. Gelatin powder does not set at high temperatures. Be sure to use with liquid that has been warmed to between 50 and 60C.
– One envelope of powdered gelatin (about 1/4 ounce) is about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 teaspoons. -If the recipe calls for packets (ie; 2 packets), use packets of gelatin for measuring. -If the recipe calls for a specific amount (ie: 2 teaspoons gelatin), open the packets and measure the gelatin granules with a measuring spoon.
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