Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake (Printable)
Creamy milkshake with mint, chocolate chips, and whipped cream topping for a cool treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Milkshake Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Whipped Cream Topping
06 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
→ Garnishes
08 - Additional chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add mini chocolate chips to blender and pulse briefly to distribute evenly while maintaining small chunks throughout the mixture.
04 - Pour milkshake evenly into two tall glasses. Top generously with prepared whipped cream. Garnish with additional chocolate chips, shavings, or fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately with straws.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Ready in under five minutes for instant dessert gratification
- The peppermint extract delivers that authentic ice cream shop flavor without any artificial aftertaste
- Completely customizable for dietary needs without sacrificing the creamy texture
02 -
- Overblending the chocolate chips turns them into a muddy brown swirl instead of keeping those delicious flecks throughout
- The whipped cream holds its texture best when made ahead and kept cold in the refrigerator
- Peppermint extract can easily overpower everything else if you pour straight from the bottle
03 -
- Adding a tiny pinch of sea salt to the whipped cream makes all the flavors pop and balances the sweetness
- If your shake seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency