Creamy Shamrock Shake
A quick and easy homemade minty milkshake with a creamy texture and refreshing flavor, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- A few drops green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and soften the vanilla ice cream for about 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Add the softened ice cream and whole milk to the blender.
- Mix in the peppermint extract and powdered sugar.
- Add green food coloring if desired, starting with 2-3 drops and adjusting for color.
- Blend everything on medium-high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed. Add more milk if too thick.
- Pour into glasses immediately and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry if desired.
Notes
Use good-quality vanilla ice cream for best texture. Soften ice cream before blending for smoothness. Adjust mint extract carefully to avoid overpowering flavor. Chill glasses before serving for a cooler shake. For dairy-free, use coconut milk-based ice cream and plant milk. Add more ice cream or milk to adjust thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 6
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