Description
A quick, four-ingredient fall dessert that combines warm apple cider, vanilla ice cream, and salted caramel sauce for a cozy, indulgent treat ready in under 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider (100% pure, unfiltered)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Optional: Whipped cream, cinnamon stick, apple chips, bourbon
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a microwave-safe mug or small saucepan.
- Warm the cider until hot but not boiling (1-2 minutes in microwave or 3-4 minutes on stove over medium-low heat).
- Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each of two tall glasses.
- Slowly pour the warm cider over the ice cream, allowing it to fizz and melt slightly.
- Drizzle 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce over the top of each float.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each float.
- Serve immediately with a spoon and straw.
Notes
Do not boil the cider as it loses fresh flavor. Use thick, dense vanilla ice cream to prevent melting too quickly. For a non-dairy version, use dairy-free ice cream and vegan caramel sauce. Can be customized with bourbon or spices.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float per person
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: fall dessert, apple cider float, salted caramel, easy dessert, gluten-free dessert, 4-ingredient recipe, autumn treats