Best 7 Original Bronx Egg Cream Recipes

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In the bustling streets of New York City, there's a delightful beverage that has captured the hearts of locals and tourists alike for over a century: the Bronx Egg Cream. This iconic drink, despite its name, contains neither eggs nor cream. Instead, it's a refreshing concoction made with just three simple ingredients: milk, seltzer, and chocolate syrup. Its unique flavor profile, characterized by a creamy sweetness balanced with a fizzy effervescence, has made it a beloved staple in New York's culinary scene.

This article presents two variations of the classic Bronx Egg Cream: the Original Bronx Egg Cream and a Vegan Bronx Egg Cream. The Original Bronx Egg Cream recipe stays true to the traditional method, using whole milk, seltzer water, and chocolate syrup. On the other hand, the Vegan Bronx Egg Cream offers a plant-based alternative, featuring almond milk, sparkling water, and a dairy-free chocolate syrup. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you can easily whip up this delicious treat at home. Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker or simply curious about this iconic beverage, these recipes will guide you in crafting the perfect Bronx Egg Cream, capturing the essence of this timeless New York classic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEW YORK EGG CREAM



New York Egg Cream image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

Fox's U-Bet chocolate flavor syrup
Cold whole milk or half-and-half
Ice-cold club soda or seltzer water

Steps:

  • Pour 3 tablespoons of chocolate syrup and 1/4 cup of milk or half-and-half into a 16-ounce glass. While beating vigorously with a fork, slowly add club soda until the glass is almost full. Add a straw and serve very cold.

ORIGINAL BRONX EGG CREAM



Original Bronx Egg Cream image

I grew up drinking this in the Bronx. Once you could get it at almost any corner soda fountain, now it's considered a relic.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Shakes

Time 1m

Yield 8 oz, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (Ubet or Bosco to be authentic)
5 ounces milk
3 ounces seltzer water

Steps:

  • Mix the chocolate syrup and milk together.
  • While stirring, add the seltzer and continue stirring.
  • For true Bronx authenticity, wipe your mouth with your sleeve afterwards.

CREAM CHEESE PENGUINS



Cream Cheese Penguins image

Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.

Provided by Valerie Cain Cuff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Cute and Fun

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 jumbo black olives, pitted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
18 small black olives
1 carrot

Steps:

  • Cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each jumbo olive. Carefully insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each olive. Slice the carrot into eighteen 1/4 inch thick rounds; cut a small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Save the cut out piece and press into center of small olive to form the beak. If necessary cut a small slit into each olive before inserting the beak.
  • Set a big olive, large hole side down, onto a carrot slice. Then, set a small olive onto the large olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest and notch in the carrot slice line up. Secure with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 104.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

NEW YORK VANILLA EGG CREAM



New York Vanilla Egg Cream image

Make and share this New York Vanilla Egg Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored syrup (preferably ubet)
2 ounces whole milk
6 ounces seltzer water

Steps:

  • pour syrup into a tall glass.
  • add milk and stir.
  • while stirring add seltzer.
  • if it bubbles out of the cup you made it right- enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 63, Carbohydrate 2.9, Sugar 3, Protein 1.9

BROOKLYN EGG CREAM



Brooklyn Egg Cream image

Make and share this Brooklyn Egg Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kedelstein123

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 glass, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup milk
chocolate syrup
seltzer water or other fizzy water

Steps:

  • Fill glass 2/3 full with a very chocolately chocolate milk. Add seltzer to fill.

NEW YORK EGG CREAM



New York Egg Cream image

Make and share this New York Egg Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup chilled seltzer water
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Pleace a 16-oz. glass in the freezer for 1 hour to chill. Pour half & half into glass; add seltzer water and stir with a long-handled spoon until a thick foam forms.
  • Pour chocolate syrup into glass an dstir just at the bottom of the glass to incorporate chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 266.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 16, Protein 3.3

NEW YORK EGG CREAM



New York Egg Cream image

Make and share this New York Egg Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sheepdoc

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/4 cup milk
ice cold club soda or seltzer water

Steps:

  • Put chocolate syrup in glass and add milk.
  • While beating with fork, slowly pour in club soda until frothy.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the egg cream will taste. Use cold milk and seltzer for a refreshing drink.
  • Make sure the seltzer is cold: The seltzer should be very cold when you add it to the milk. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Add the chocolate syrup slowly: Add the chocolate syrup slowly and stir constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Chill the egg cream before serving: Chill the egg cream for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to develop the flavors and make the drink even more refreshing.
  • Serve the egg cream with a straw: Serve the egg cream with a straw so that your customers can enjoy the creamy texture and delicious flavor.

Conclusion:

The original Bronx egg cream is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its unique flavor and creamy texture, the egg cream is a true New York classic.

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