Description
This festive Christmas Peppermint Milkshake is a creamy, refreshing holiday treat combining classic vanilla ice cream with minty peppermint flavor and crunchy candy pieces. Perfect for celebrating the season with a cool, sweet beverage topped with whipped cream and a festive peppermint garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Milkshake
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Topping
- Whipped cream for topping
- Additional crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the vanilla ice cream, milk, and peppermint extract. Ensure all ingredients are measured accurately for the best flavor balance.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring that the ice cream is thoroughly mixed with the milk and peppermint extract for a uniform flavor and texture.
- Add Peppermint Candies: Add the crushed peppermint candies to the blender and pulse a few times just to mix them in without fully blending, allowing candy pieces to add texture and bursts of peppermint flavor.
- Pour: Pour the milkshake into chilled glasses to keep it cold and refreshing.
- Top and Garnish: Add a generous amount of whipped cream on top of each milkshake and sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candies as a festive garnish that adds color, crunch, and extra peppermint taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the milkshake at its coldest and creamiest consistency.
Notes
- Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to your preference for mint intensity.
- Crushed peppermint candies can be made by placing candy canes in a sealed bag and gently crushing with a rolling pin.
- For a boozy version, add a splash of peppermint schnapps or vodka.
- This milkshake is best served immediately to prevent melting and separation.
