Yield: 6 popsicles

Creamy Root Beer Float Paletas

root beer popsicles recipe made with A&W root beer and vanilla ice cream

These root beer popsicles are filled with creamy vanilla ice cream giving the classic root beer float a fun, new format! Creamy and full of flavor, enjoy these paletas as is or serve them alongside a root beer float for a delightful summer treat.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups vanilla bean ice cream, softened
  • 1 (12-oz.) can chilled A&W Root Beer
  • paletas mold

Instructions

  1. Prepare your paletas or popsicle mold according to instructions.
  2. Layer equal proportions of softened vanilla ice cream and chilled root beer, spooning off any residual "float foam" until each mold is filled nearly to the top.
  3. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for 4-6 hours or until frozen solid.
  4. Dip mold in warm water for 8-10 seconds to remove each root beer popsicle.

Notes

TIP: use up flat root beer in this recipe and avoid all of the "float foam".

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