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Creamy Salted Caramel Root Beer Float: Easy 5-Minute Dessert

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A quick and indulgent root beer float with homemade salted caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, and fizzy root beer. This 5-minute dessert is perfect for any occasion and features a layering technique that ensures every sip is delicious.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces (355 ml) root beer, chilled
  • 2 large scoops (about 1 cup or 240 ml) vanilla ice cream
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) salted caramel sauce
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Chill your glass in the freezer for 5-10 minutes before starting.
  2. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of salted caramel sauce into the bottom of the chilled glass. Tilt the glass and drizzle another tablespoon along the inside walls.
  3. Scoop 2 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into the glass, filling about half the glass.
  4. Slowly pour the chilled root beer over the ice cream, pouring at an angle to minimize foam. Fill the glass almost to the top, leaving about half an inch (1 cm) of space.
  5. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of caramel sauce over the top. Add a dollop of whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  6. Serve immediately with a wide straw and a long spoon. Stir gently before drinking to incorporate the caramel.

Notes

For best results, chill the glass and root beer thoroughly. Use full-fat premium vanilla ice cream for creaminess. If using store-bought caramel sauce, choose one with real cream and butter. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk ice cream and dairy-free caramel sauce. For an adult version, add 1-2 tablespoons of bourbon or dark rum before pouring the root beer.

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Keywords: root beer float, salted caramel, easy dessert, 5-minute dessert, vanilla ice cream, caramel float

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