Garlic Head

  • Fun & Healthy Plant-Based Recipes
  • Garlic Head Accessibility Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe for Free Recipes
  • Work With Me
  • About Garlic Head
menu icon
go to homepage
  • High Protein Vegan Meals
  • Vegan Spring Recipes
  • Budget Dinners
  • Recipe Index
  • Dog-Friendly
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • High Protein Vegan Meals
  • Vegan Spring Recipes
  • Budget Dinners
  • Recipe Index
  • Dog-Friendly
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
×
Home » Recipes » No Bake/Frozen Dessert Recipes

Ginger Peach Crumble Ice Cream Floats

Published: Aug 21, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2024 by Emily · 2 Comments

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

Have a taste of nostalgia with these Ginger Peach Crumble Ice Cream Floats! Made with sweet peaches, crunchy oat crumble, vanilla ice cream, and ginger beer, they're a fun but elevated dessert option that can be so easily customized.

hand pouring a jar of ginger beer into a glass of peach crumble ice cream floats

Did you have ice cream floats as a kid? I know they were one of my favorite treats growing up. Today's recipe is a remix of the traditional, using a ginger-infused peach sauce + crunchy granola topping reminiscent of peach crumble. Fizzy ginger beer and foamy vanilla ice cream make this the perfect late summer dessert.

Love peaches? Be sure to check out this roundup of all my favorite peach recipes!

Ingredients for Ginger Peach Crumble Ice Cream Floats

For peach sauce:

  • 3 ripe peaches
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 TBS grated fresh ginger
  • 3 TBS bourbon, optional 
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

For oat crumble topping (feel free to sub with pre-made granola)

  • 3 TBS olive oil
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 TBS brown sugar
  • 3 TBS chopped walnuts (or other nuts, optional)

For serving:

  • Vanilla ice cream, vegan if needed
  • 1-2 bottles of spicy ginger beer (or ginger sparkling water, if you're looking for something lighter)

How to Make Peach Crumble Topping

In a small pan, combine olive oil, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts (if using). Let entire mixture toast in the pan until fragrant and golden, about 5 minutes.

Would you like to save this?

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

How to Make a Basic Peach Sauce

  1. Add peaches, water, and salt to a large skillet over medium heat. Let cook until bubbling, then mash with a fork slightly, to smooth.
  2. Add ginger, optional bourbon, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Stir to prevent sticking, if things are cooking too quickly, turn down the heat and add a bit more water.
  3. Cook for a couple of minutes more, until you have the texture of a thick but soft sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
two glasses of peach crumble ice cream floats topped with mint on a wooden table

What is the best ice cream for floats?

Vanilla ice cream tends to be best for floats as it complements all other flavors. For a dairy-free vanilla ice cream, Sunscoop Vanilla Bean Cream is the best. For regular ice cream, Breyers Vanilla bean is a classic option.

Other Creative Ice Cream Float Ideas

  • Vanilla ice cream + fresh blueberries + jam + ginger ale
  • Vanilla ice cream + fresh strawberries + root beer
  • Lemon sorbet + raspberries + sparkling lemonade
  • Ginger ice cream + pistachios + ginger kombucha
  • Vanilla ice cream + fresh berries + rhubarb shrub
  • Vanilla ice cream + espresso (for an affogato)

Other Peach Crumble Recipes to Try

Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Crispies

Brown Butter Bourbon Peach Crumble

hand pouring a jar of ginger beer into a glass of peach crumble ice cream floats

Ginger Peach Crumble Ice Cream Floats

Emily
Have a taste of nostalgia with these Ginger Peach Crumble Ice Cream Floats! They're vegan and made with peaches, oat crumble, vanilla ice cream, and ginger beer.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Servings 3 servings
Calories 212.4 kcal

Ingredients
  

For peach sauce:

  • 3 ripe peaches
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 TBS grated fresh ginger
  • 3 TBS bourbon optional
  • Juice from ½ lemon about 3 TBS
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • For oat crumble topping feel free to sub with pre-made granola
  • 3 TBS olive oil
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 TBS brown sugar
  • 3 TBS chopped walnuts or other nuts, optional

To serve:

  • Vanilla ice cream vegan if needed
  • 1-2 bottles of spicy ginger beer or ginger sparkling water, if you're looking for something lighter

Instructions
 

  • Add peaches, water, and salt to a large skillet over medium heat. Let cook until bubbling, then mash with a fork slightly, to smooth. Add ginger, optional bourbon, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Stir to prevent sticking, if things are cooking too quickly, turn down the heat and add a bit more water. Cook for a couple of minutes more, until you have the texture of a thick but soft sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Next, in another small pan, add olive oil, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts if using. Let entire mixture toast in the pan until fragrant and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • To assemble floats, later ice cream, peach sauce, and oat crumble in 2 or 3 tall glasses. One filled ¾ of the way, top with ginger beer. Enjoy immediately. 

Video

Notes

Nutrition information calculated for oat topping and peach sauce only (I am not sure what type of ice cream you'd use)

Nutrition

Calories: 212.4kcalCarbohydrates: 29.4gProtein: 3.1gFat: 10.3gSaturated Fat: 1.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.9gSodium: 395.7mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 18.6g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

More No Bake/Frozen Dessert Recipes

  • cone of vegan berry ice cream in a glass
    Wild Berry Pie Ice Cream (Vegan, No Churn)
  • hand spooning strawberries into a grand marnier sundae
    Grand Marnier Strawberry Sundaes
  • close up of vegna brown butter rice krispie with rainbow spirinkles
    Brown Butter Rice Krispies
  • frozen strawberry shortcake bar held in a hand
    Strawberry Shortcake Popsicle Bars

Comments

  1. Patricia Gooch says

    August 24, 2021 at 3:19 am

    5 stars
    We made these after our recent bike ride with friends. Our friends actually kept going back for more. Thanks so much for this wonderful dessert!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 24, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you for trying it, Patricia!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Hi, I'm Emily! I have been a plant-based food blogger since 2017. Garlic Head is a recipe website for anyone who wants to easily, affordably, and sustainably incorporate more vegetables into their diet. I am a lifelong vegetarian and 10+ year vegan.

More about me →

Popular Recipes

  • side view of a bowl of frozen yogurt peanut butter dog treats
    Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats

  • glass jar of homemade dog treats on a tray with a spoon of peanut butter
    3-Ingredient Dog Treats

  • black try with chewy homemade sour patch kids candy on top
    3-Ingredient Sour Patch Kids Recipe

  • hand grabbing a slice of fig jam bianca pizza on a wooden table
    Fig Jam Pizza Bianca

  • glass pitcher of carrot turmeric ginger juice being poured into a glass
    Carrot Ginger Turmeric Juice

  • overhead shot of a bowl of vegan beet carrot ginger soup with cilantro and sesame
    Beet Carrot Ginger Soup

Vegan Spring Recipes

  • cashew parm being poured on a bowl of pasta
    4-Ingredient Cashew "Parmesan"

  • banana split overnight oats next to fresh fruit
    Banana Split Overnight Oats

  • close up of vegan salted pistachio latte
    Salted Pistachio Latte

  • overhead view of flower shortbread cookies on a marble tray
    Flower Shortbread Cookies

  • pitcher of strawberry basil garden party coctails
    The Garden Party

  • a whole head of garlic on a stone board next to some basil leave
    Recipes for Garlic Lovers

See more Spring →

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Policy

Resources

  • Get the free newsletter

Contact

  • Follow On Instagram
  • Work With Me

Copyright © 2025 Garlic Head, LLC