COFFEE ALMOND FLOATS

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I experimented until I came up with a replica of my favorite coffeehouse drink. Served in a fancy glass with a maraschino cherry on top, it's an impressive beverage. -Jill Garn, Charlotte, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a small pitcher, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Add the milk, brown sugar and extract. Place a scoop of ice cream in each of two chilled glasses; pour coffee mixture over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.