New York Vanilla Egg Cream Recipe

Relive the nostalgic taste of a classic New York City treat! This creamy, bubbly vanilla egg cream recipe, reminiscent of those 5-cent delights from the Lower East Side, is incredibly easy to make and takes only minutes. Get ready for a delicious blast from the past!

Prep Time 1 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 36.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for New York Vanilla Egg Cream

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How to Make New York Vanilla Egg Cream

  1. Pour 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup into a tall glass.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of whole milk to the glass.
  3. Gently stir the milk and syrup together.
  4. Slowly add 1/2 cup of chilled seltzer water while continuously stirring. The drink should be bubbly and slightly frothy.
  5. If it bubbles over slightly, you've achieved the perfect Egg Cream – enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

5g

Carbs

0g