White Christmas Punch
Sweet, fizzy, and just the right amount of creamy, this white Christmas punch is made with lemon-lime soda, vanilla ice cream, condensed milk, and a splash of almond extract. Basically, a party in a bowl. Creamy, fizzy, playful, and surprisingly magical—it’s the old-school holiday punch everyone will love.
10
cups
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (396g)
- 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) almond extract to taste
- 2 liters (2 l) lemon-lime soda Sprite, 7UP, or similar; well chilled
- 1.5 quarts (1.4 l) vanilla ice cream softened slightly (about 1.4 liters)
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream for garnish
- frozen cranberries for garnish
- festive sprinkles for garnish
Equipment
- Punch Bowl
- Large Spoon
- Measuring cup
Instructions
- Mix the creamy base: In a large bowl or measuring cup, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, almond extract, and about 1 cup of the soda until it's smooth and blended. The soda helps loosen the condensed milk.
- Build the punch base: Scoop the softened vanilla ice cream into your punch bowl.
- Add the cream mixture: Pour the condensed milk and soda mixture over the ice cream.
- Pour soda slowly: Gently pour in the rest of the chilled lemon-lime soda. Go slow to avoid too much foam and fizz. Lightly stir to combine, but don't overmix.
- Serve and decorate: Ladle into glasses and top with whipped cream, frozen cranberries, or holiday sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately for best fizz and creamy texture.
Notes
For best results, make and serve this punch fresh since the soda loses its fizz over time and melted ice cream loses its creamy sparkle. To prep ahead, you can mix the condensed milk, almond extract, and 1 cup of soda and chill until party time; add to ice cream and soda right before serving. For variations: try peppermint extract instead of almond; swap in ginger ale; or add a splash of cranberry juice for color. Make it dairy-free by using vegan ice cream and sweetened condensed coconut milk. To turn it into a cocktail, add a bit of amaretto or vanilla vodka.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 220mg | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Calcium: 150mg