Fanta Jack O’lantern Halloween Floats

Why Make This Recipe

Fanta Jack O’Lantern Halloween Floats are a fun and colorful treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. They are not only sweet and fizzy but also visually exciting with their Jack-o’-lantern designs. This recipe is simple enough for people of all ages to join in, making it a great activity for families and friends. Plus, it’s a delightful way to cool off while enjoying the festive season!

How to Make Fanta Jack O’Lantern Halloween Floats

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Fanta Orange Soda
• 4 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1 (6.5 oz) can of Whipping Cream
• Halloween Sprinkles (Gummy Worms and Candy)
• 4 (16 oz) plastic cups
• A sharpie to decorate

Directions:

1. Draw Jack-o’-lantern faces on the 16 oz plastic cups using the sharpie.
2. In the bottom of each cup, add 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream and 2–3 tablespoons of orange soda. Mix them until combined.
3. Add 1-2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream to each plastic cup.
4. Pour more Fanta over the ice cream until it reaches the top of each cup.
5. Top each scoop of ice cream with whipped cream.
6. Sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles and add your favorite gummy candies on top.
7. Serve immediately for a fun and festive treat!

How to Serve Fanta Jack O’Lantern Halloween Floats

Serve the floats as a special dessert during Halloween parties or gatherings. They make a wonderful treat for trick-or-treaters returning home. Ensure to put them on a bright table or a fun Halloween setup to add to the decoration.

How to Store Fanta Jack O’Lantern Halloween Floats

These floats are best enjoyed fresh, so make them right before serving. However, if you have leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge for a short time. Just keep in mind that the soda may lose some fizz, and the ice cream might melt.

Tips to Make Fanta Jack O’Lantern Halloween Floats

• Use ice cream that is slightly softened for easier scooping.
• Create different designs on the cups by using various colors of markers.
• If you want more layers, you can alternate between ice cream and soda before finishing with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Variation

You can mix it up by using different sodas like grape or lemon-lime, and try different ice cream flavors such as orange or even pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist!

FAQs

Can I use diet soda for this recipe?
Yes, you can use diet Fanta or any other diet soda for a lower-calorie version.

How can I make these floats healthier?
You could use low-fat ice cream or yogurt instead of vanilla ice cream and garnish with fresh fruit instead of candy.

Can I prepare these ahead of time?
While it’s best to serve them immediately, you can prepare the decorated cups and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to fill them with ice cream and soda.

Fanta Jack O'Lantern Halloween Floats

These fun and colorful Fanta Jack O'Lantern Halloween Floats are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween celebrations, combining fizzy soda and creamy ice cream.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dessert, Drink

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Floats

• 4 cups Fanta Orange Soda Use any brand of orange soda.
• 4 cups Vanilla Ice Cream Slightly softened for easier scooping.
• 1 can (6.5 oz) Whipping Cream For the topping.
• to taste Halloween Sprinkles (Gummy Worms and Candy) Use your favorite Halloween-themed sprinkles.
• 4 cups (16 oz) plastic cups Use for serving and decorating.
• 1 sharpie For decorating the cups.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Draw Jack-o'-lantern faces on the 16 oz plastic cups using the sharpie.
2. In the bottom of each cup, add 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream and 2–3 tablespoons of orange soda. Mix them until combined.
3. Add 1-2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream to each plastic cup.
4. Pour more Fanta over the ice cream until it reaches the top of each cup.
5. Top each scoop of ice cream with whipped cream.
6. Sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles and add your favorite gummy candies on top.
7. Serve immediately for a fun and festive treat!

Notes

These floats are best enjoyed fresh, so make them right before serving. If you have leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge for a short time, but be aware that the soda may lose some fizz, and the ice cream might melt. Using ice cream that is slightly softened helps with scooping, and different colors of markers can create various designs on the cups. Consider alternating between layers of ice cream and soda for added fun.