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How to Make a Strawberry Shortcake Slush Float at Home
Our retro strawberry shortcake slush float combines the nostalgic flavors of a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Bar with strawberry juice, frozen strawberries, and a scoop (or two) of creamy vanilla ice cream.
What is a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Slush Float?
A slush float is an icy blended drink with a scoop of ice cream on top. It’s part drink, part dessert, and best served with a straw and a spoon. Our recipe takes inspiration from the strawberry shortcake slush floats served at drive-ins everywhere. Made with a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Bar, our version comes together right in your kitchen (no need to leave the house).
What You'll Need to Make One Float
Just a few basic kitchen things, including:
- A blender
- Tall glass
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or spatula
- Straw and spoon for serving
How to Make a Strawberry Shortcake Slush Float
- Break the Strawberry Shortcake Bar into pieces and add to a blender.
- Add the frozen strawberries, strawberry juice, milk, and ice.
- Blend until thick and slushy. Add a little more juice if it’s too thick.
- Spoon the strawberry syrup into the bottom of a tall glass, then add the sliced strawberries.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or soft serve, then spoon the whipped topping over it.
- Sprinkle with crushed shortbread cookies.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry and serve straight away.
Variations & Substitutions
A few simple swaps can adjust the texture and take the flavor in a different direction while keeping the same basic approach.
- Extra thick: Use less juice and add more frozen strawberries for a thicker slush.
- No blender: No problem. Crush the Strawberry Shortcake Bar and stir it into a store-bought strawberry slushie instead.
- Cookie crumble swap: Graham crackers work well in place of shortbread cookies.
- Try a different bar: The Good Humor Cookies & Creme Bar brings a chocolatey, cookie-forward flavor to the base,the Chocolate Éclair Bar adds a richer twist, and the Creamsicle® Bar brings a bright, citrus-vanilla flavor that's also a favorite for milkshakes and floats. Try it in our Creamsicle® Float recipe
Strawberry Shortcake is just one flavor combo worth playing with. Get more ideas in our Guide to Sweet and Salty Desserts
How to Serve
- A tall glass is best for showing off the layers: strawberry syrup and strawberries at the bottom, then the slushy base, ice cream, whipped topping, and shortbread crumble stacked on top.
- For an extra retro touch, serve it in a mason jar or a diner-style fountain glass instead of a standard tall glass.
- For a simple garnish, cut a slit in a strawberry slice and hook it onto the rim of the glass.
- Serve it straight away before the ice cream starts to melt into the slush.
- Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand to keep your slush colder for longer.
- Serve your slush floats with cheeseburgers and fries for a full drive-in experience.
- Expecting a crowd? Set out the toppings in small bowls for parties so everyone can decorate their own float.
When to Serve
Easy to pull together and fun to serve, this slush float is a natural fit for:
- Summer parties and backyard get-togethers
- Kids' birthdays and after-school treats
- Fourth of July and summer holiday celebrations
- Warm-weather entertaining and cookouts
- Family movie nights and weekend treats at home
- Any afternoon that could use something cold and sweet
Once you've tried (and loved) the slush float, your flavor adventure doesn't have to stop there. Find more ways to use it in our strawberry shortcake desserts roundup or dessert charcuterie board.
Ready to bring the slush float home? Pick up a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Bar to get started.
FAQs
This slush float tastes fruity, creamy, and sweet, with the strawberry shortcake flavor of the Good Humor Bar coming through in the blended base. The vanilla ice cream adds a smooth, milky contrast, while the shortbread crumble gives it a light crunch that rounds out the dessert-like quality of the drink.
No, this slush float, made with the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Bar, is not gluten-free, since the bar itself and the shortbread cookies both contain gluten. Swapping in gluten-free shortbread cookies can address the topping, but it's worth checking the label on every ingredient used to confirm suitability.
