Do you have anyone in your family that would take a pass on pumpkin pie? You might even find yourself with family or guests that don’t care for any kind of pie…a dilemma in my household! This year I decided to try something different to accompany that traditional Thanksgiving dessert…a root beer float bar! I was inspired after finding some fabulous root beers and sodas that were perfect for the season! A fun treat that’s so easy to do…I had a trial run recently to see just how easy it would be–and so simple it was! Now I’m prepared to serve up something sweet to all who sit at my table…not just the pie lovers! Take a look at this dessert alternative and let your guests pass on pie and say…”yes please!” to floats! Of course there’s no rule that states you can’t have both! So save room for dessert and…
add a Thanksgiving float!
some flavored sodas were the inspiration…the pumpkin being especially fitting!
(all of the above found at Home Goods)
traditional root beer for those less daring…
now some simple supplies…
over-sized straws are perfect for sipping that thick, creamy ice cream float!
a little of the frozen stuff…
pile scoops up on a cold platter…an easy way to make a mess free serve-yourself!
set the platter on ice to keep it cold as long as possible…i also kept a second platter full of ice cream in the freezer to pop into place when this one is empty-or getting too soft!
a pair of tongs work great for picking up the icy scoops…line up the glasses & begin!
serve it up!
on a cart or a counter–a special treat!
let’s try pumpkin spice…
…it’s everything nice!
something new for your holiday dessert menu…
sweet, fizzy & unexpected…an ice cream float-Thanksgiving style!