RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE FLOATS

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I've yet to meet a cheesecake I didn't like! The flavors here of cream cheese and raspberries create an ideal combination. Although ice cream floats are summery, I like this treat so much that I whip it up during the winter, too. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cans (12 ounces each) cream soda, divided
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries
4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened if necessary, divided
TOPPINGS:
Whipped cream
Fresh blackberries and blueberries

Steps:

Place 1/2 cup cream soda, extract, cream cheese, raspberries and 2 cups ice cream in a blender; cover and process until smooth., Divide among six tall glasses. Top with remaining ice cream and cream soda. Garnish with whipped cream and berries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.