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Head-on view of a glass of vanilla egg cream with second glass in background and vanilla beans all around.

Vanilla Egg Cream

Have you ever had a classic soda shop egg cream? Believe it or not, they don't involve eggs! This Vanilla Egg Cream recipe is super simple and packed with vanilla flavor.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Egg Creams, Nostalgic Drinks, Soda Shop Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Simple Syrup Steeping Time: 1 day
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 1 drink

Ingredients

Vanilla Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Instructions

  • Pour vanilla simple syrup and half and half into a glass or mason jar and top off with club soda.

Vanilla Simple Syrup

  • In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Lower heat and and let simmer  for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Pour simple syrup into a jar or heatproof container and add sliced vanilla bean. Place in fridge and let steep for 24 hours.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Pure Vanilla (affiliate link)
  • Note that simple syrup needs to steep for 24 hours before making egg cream
  • Simple syrup recipe makes enough for 4 egg creams
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