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Home » Holidays » Christmas » Creamy White Christmas Punch

Creamy White Christmas Punch

December 4, 2015 by Kara Cook 45 Comments

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White Christmas Punch . . . a simple punch recipe that is perfect for any Christmas party or gathering. Everyone loves this white punch!

 creamy White Christmas Punch in punch bowl

 


Have you started planning your Christmas dinner menu yet? Good food plays a big part in all of our holiday celebrations. We usually have a big meal on Christmas Eve with our extended family, followed by a Christmas program. It’s been a tradition since I was a little girl!

One thing my kids love about holiday dinners is that instead of the usual milk we have for dinner, I will sometimes make a fun punch recipe. I made this Creamy White Christmas Punch last year, and it was a huge hit.

I whipped up a batch last Saturday so I could share the recipe with you. My kids were pretty thrilled to get a yummy punch on a plain old regular day!

Creamy White Christmas Punch with sprinkles on top

This creamy and delicious punch is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering! It’s easy to make, and it has such a delicious flavor thanks to the almond extract. As a mom, I love the fact that it’s white, so if it happens to spill, you don’t end up with a stain disaster!

You can serve it straight out of the punch bowl, but to make it even more special, add some whipped cream and sprinkles on top. So fun!

white punch in glasses topped with whipped cream and sprinkles

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY CHRISTMAS PUNCH

This punch only has a few steps. First you dissolve sugar in hot water, then add evaporated milk and almond extract. (The almond extract is what gives this punch its delicious flavor.)

You can make this mixture up a couple days ahead and just store it in the fridge if you want. Makes for super easy preparation the day you want to serve it!
steps for making creamy Christmas punchWhen you’re ready to serve the punch, pour the cooled milk mixture into a large punch bowl. Scoop the ice cream on top, and use a potato masher to smash the ice cream till it is smooth and creamy. It is fine if it has a few small chunks.
adding ice cream to creamy Christmas punch

Next slowly pour in your 7UP®, Sprite®, or other lemon lime soda. It gives the punch that yummy fizz that everyone loves!

adding 7-up to christmas punch

That’s it! Your punch is ready to serve as is, or you can top it with whipped cream. Everyone will rave about it!

 creamy Christmas punch topped with whipped cream and sprinkles

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Creamy White Christmas Punch

Yield: 16 servings

Creamy White Christmas Punch

Make this creamy White Christmas Punch for Christmas parties. It is sure to be a hit!

Creamy white punch made with ice cream and 7-Up. Perfect for any party!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 3 oz evaporated milk (6 Tbsp)
  • 1/2- 1 tsp almond extract (I used a teaspoon)
  • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
  • 1 2-liter bottle of 7UP®
  • Whipped cream and sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and water in a small glass bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or till sugar is dissolved.
  2. Cool and stir in evaporated milk and almond extract. Pour into a large punch bowl and add vanilla ice cream.
  3. Use a potato masher to break ice cream into small chunks. Slowly stir in the 7UP®.
  4. Spoon into serving glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a large crowd.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 225Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 72mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 0gSugar: 35gProtein: 3g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks

 

 

 

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  1. Kimberly

    November 19, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    My Nana cooked with canned milk all of the time. I love this taste, kind of buttery and smooth. I can’t wait to try this for Thanksgiving! Yummy

    Reply
  2. Linda L

    October 13, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    I’m not a big almond extract fan. Wonder if peppermint extract would work?

    Reply
    • Beth

      October 15, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      Peppermint extract or any extract should work just fine. I’m not a fan of almond extract either. I usually sub for vanilla.

      Reply
  3. Beck

    December 26, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    How much of what do we use?

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth

    December 10, 2019 at 2:06 am

    I’m considering using Blue Bell’s Christmas cookies ice cream. Think that will be good? If you haven’t tried the blue bell Christmas cookie ice cream, it’s fabulous.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 10, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      We don’t have Blue Bell ice cream in my neck of the woods, but I’ve heard that it’s amazing. If it has chunks of cookie in it, I don’t think I’d like it in a punch, but that’s a matter of personal preference. You could always try it!

      Reply
  5. Dgrimes

    December 6, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    Does the sugar completely dissolve? Mine didn’t, cooked it longer but now it’s getting hard

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    • Kara Cook

      December 10, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      Yes, the sugar should dissolve, but you don’t want the mixture to turn hard. Your microwave may be heating hotter than mine, so you may just need to let it sit on the counter for a few minutes after you pull it out. The sugar should continue to dissolve that way without starting to cook. And if it has started to turn hard, you can add more water to thin it out before adding it to the punch.

      Reply
  6. christy

    December 4, 2019 at 9:43 am

    this looks great! we are hosting a small recital in our house for approx 30 children/parents. I was wondering, did you use straws? spoons or… just let them drink it straight from the glass.

    Reply
  7. Tammy

    November 20, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Should the 7 up be cold?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Kathy

      January 14, 2020 at 9:57 am

      Just a guess here, but I think you will get a better “fizz” if the soda is really ice cold.

      Reply
  8. Teresa Wolf

    November 20, 2019 at 3:48 am

    Could I serve this with our Thanksgiving dinner?

    Reply
  9. Bonnie

    November 19, 2019 at 8:21 am

    Could I use a heavy cream in place of the evaporated milk? I’m not a fan of its flavour.

    Reply
  10. Dawn

    November 11, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    I’m going to try it this year looks yummy

    Reply
  11. Lizzy

    December 25, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    This was so good! Loved that it was simple not a 15 ingredient 4 hour long punch. Still had a little milk because we are definitely milk consumers since we are ranchers lol. (Which I agree milk is very important and highly villainized). Will definitely add this into our punch rotation! Thanks for a great recipe

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 26, 2018 at 8:24 pm

      So glad you loved it! We are big milk drinkers at my house too. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Colleen

    December 13, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    Made this for my family get together at Christmas last year and it was definitely a hit!!!! Will be doing it for both sides of the family this year & maybe the office party.
    THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 14, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      So glad to hear it was such a hit! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  13. Pauline H

    December 8, 2018 at 8:12 am

    I’m considering serving this punch at a holiday open house which will span about 3 hours. Do you have any suggestion as to how to keep it cold

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 14, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      I would take some of the punch mixture and freeze it in ice cube trays before adding the ice cream and 7-up. Add the frozen punch cubes when you serve it. That should keep it cold without watering it down. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Shelly

    November 14, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    Hi. I just wanted to clarify if you’re using an actual half gallon of ice cream or the 48oz in the grocery store (that used to actually be a half gallon). I want to make this next week and don’t want to screw it up. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      November 14, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      You will be just fine with either size. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jennifer

    December 24, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Sounds yummy. I love cherry 7 Up. Think I will try making it with that instead of the regular 7 Up.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      August 8, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Cherry and almond go well together, so I bet that would be a tasty substitution!

      Reply
  16. Cheryl

    December 12, 2017 at 6:18 am

    Do people really make their kids drink milk for dinner? I would hate to wash down chicken with milk. JS.

    Reply
    • Tina

      December 23, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      I’d much rather my child be drinking milk (or water) over soda, not that that’s what you would have your child do ????

      Reply
    • Polly

      October 30, 2018 at 5:19 am

      I was raised on a farm, with 8 siblings! All of us drank milk with our meals…my mama said that we needed it for teeth and bones. She was right. Most folks don’t get enough calcium or Vitamin D. I have great teeth and bones!

      Reply
  17. Kelsey

    November 19, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    What and how much alcohol could be added?

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    • Kara Cook

      August 8, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      I don’t drink alcohol, so I have no idea. Maybe another reader will have a suggestion.

      Reply
  18. L hart

    November 17, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    Not a party unless booze is invited

    Reply
  19. Daisy

    November 14, 2016 at 10:02 am

    This looks very festive. I am going to use this in a catering job for a retirement party next month. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kara

      November 25, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      It works great for a crowd! Hope everyone loves it! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Katheryn Duncan

    November 12, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Hi, when I was going to grammar school back in 1956, my mom used to make this for our thermos on special days, or just for fun. She would put a drop of food coloring in also. But we used plain milk, a little sugar, vanilla extract, just a little, and stir or. Shake..we called it DELICIOUS…when leer we added ice cream, and the soda, usually Bubble-up or 7-up….
    Thanks for the memories…❤️????????

    Reply
    • Kara

      November 25, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      What a fun memory! I bet my little girl would love it if I added a drop of food coloring. 🙂

      Reply
    • Judy

      December 30, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Did you use sweet milk instead of can milk? If so, how’d it taste? Getting ready to make this for tonight’s Christmas party. We are used to making Lime Sherbert w/Ginger ale and how delicious that was. Can hardly wait for tonight.

      Reply
  21. Amy Neal

    November 2, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    I bet this would be good for adults with vanilla vodka added

    Reply
  22. Donna Moore

    November 1, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    I too was wondering if vanilla or another extract could be used? We have several peanut/tree nut allergies in the family.

    Reply
    • Kara

      November 6, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      If you use the artificial almond flavoring you should be fine. You can substitute vanilla, but the flavor will be totally different, and not nearly as delicious.

      Reply
    • Kim McCranie

      November 6, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      Kara, I too have someone in my family with a nut allergy. My grandson has pretty severe nut and tree nut allergies. So I was wondering if some other extract could be used. We definitely don’t want any trips to the emergency room because of almond ex*ract!!! Thank you, Kim

      Reply
      • Nancy Hensley

        October 23, 2020 at 6:52 am

        Artificial Almond Extract is not made from almonds. Pure Almond Extract is.

        Reply
  23. Karen

    October 31, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Wondering if I could use Vanilla extract instead?

    Reply
    • Kara

      November 6, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      The almond extract is what gives it the fabulous flavor. You can of course substitute vanilla, but it won’t be the same. It should still be yummy though.

      Reply
  24. Anna

    October 22, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    This looks delicious! Do you have any estimate of how many it will serve? We’d like to serve this at a gathering and just wondering how much to make. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Kara

      October 25, 2016 at 12:07 am

      Anna, it will serve about 12-16 people.

      Reply
  25. David @ Spiced

    December 4, 2015 at 7:08 am

    This punch sounds delicious…perfect for holiday parties! Thank you so much for sharing! #client

    Reply

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