Peppermint Milkshake Recipe

angled shot of peppermint milkshake topped with whipped cream

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: milkshakes

Calories: 676kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

A creamy peppermint milkshake with vanilla ice cream, candy canes and dark chocolate. Mild mint flavor, no extract or added food coloring!

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Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups vanilla ice cream , slightly softened, preferably premium full-fat ice cream
1/2 cup whole milk , cold, plus more as needed
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes , approximately 5 to 6 small candy canes, divided
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract , optional, to round out the mint flavor
2 tablespoons dark chocolate , shaved and divided

Instructions

In a high powered blender, combine the 4 cups vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup whole milk , ⅛ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Pulse until smooth. The mixture should be a pale pink and pieces of candy cane nearly dissolved.
Add ⅛ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes and 1 tablespoons dark chocolate, giving it 1-2 pulses to mix, but not pulverize.
Pour the milkshake into prepared malt glasses. Garnish and top with mini candy canes, whipped cream and the remaining ⅛ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes and 1 tablespoons dark chocolate. Serve immediately with a wide mouth straw or long malt spoon.
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