Easy Iced Coffee Recipe

Easy Iced Coffee in a Blender

Don’t you just love those iced coffee drinks you pay a lot of money for at the fancy shops? Well, I’ve created my own version at home with the help of flavored coffee creamer, ice cream, and a blender. And it is delicious!

This recipe is refreshing and just what you need on a hot afternoon as a little pick-me-up. You could say it’s the frozen dessert version of your morning coffee.

Frozen Iced Coffee with Ice Cream

This recipe is part drink and part dessert. You might even classify it as a coffee shake! 

However you want to label it, it’s just plain delicious! Ice cream is the key to making it thick and satisfying. And if you want to make it even thicker you can add an extra scoop in the blender before mixing. 

Alternatively, you can add an extra scoop of ice cream to the glass and then pour the iced coffee mixture over it. Serve it with a spoon and a straw.

How to Make Iced Coffee at Home

Instead of paying high prices for store bought iced coffee, make it at home with these simple steps.

1. Brew extra coffee in the morning so you can chill it for this frozen coffee recipe later.
2. It’s easy to double or triple the recipe ingredients to serve more guests when you’re entertaining.
3. Substitute instant espresso for the instant coffee, for an extra kick.
4. You can certainly substitute the regular ice cream with non-dairy ice cream.
5. Our recipe calls for vanilla ice cream but you can experiment with other flavors like coffee ice cream or chocolate ice cream.
6. Use a blender for smooth consistency. In a pinch you could use a hand mixer – just be sure to start on low speed and use a deep bowl when mixing.
7. There’s no need to use ice for this recipe. The ice cream and chilled ingredients keep it cold.
8. Make this coffee shake EXTRA by adding a squeeze of chocolate syrup and whipped cream on top.

What Coffee Creamer to Use

There are a multitude of coffee creamer brands to use in this recipe. I’ve used both International Delight as well as Coffee mate. In general, International Delight usually has more flavors to choose from in my specific location.

Here are some personal favorites for this frozen iced coffee. But remember, you can experiment with any brand or flavor you like!

• International Delight Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream
• International Delight classic French Vanilla
• International Delight Southern Butter Pecan 
• Coffee mate Italian Sweet Cream
• Coffee mate Creme Brulee

What better way to use flavored creamer than with a little ice cream, right?! If you make this easy iced coffee recipe, let us know by leaving a comment below.

More Coffee Recipes 

If you like coffee drinks as much as we do, try some of these fantastic recipes!

• Try this indulgent Kahlúa & Coffee Recipe with Irish Cream.
• This Pumpkin Spice Kahlúa Coffee Recipe is perfect for fall and winter.
• As the holiday season approaches, mix up this coffee eggnog punch for brunch parties.

More Recipes Using Flavored Creamer

Flavored coffee creamer is a very versatile ingredient. It can be used in dessert recipes and is great for drinks and cocktails. I use it every day in my morning coffee so I always have it on hand. Here are some of our other recipes using flavored creamer as an ingredient.

• You have to try it to believe it – this no-churn easy ice cream recipe tastes so rich & creamy! 
• Try pumpkin spice ice cream with seasonal Pumpkin Spice flavored creamer.
• These chocolate fudge caramel mini cakes get a flavor boost with creamer. So cute for parties.