Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake (Printable)
Creamy mint and chocolate chip shake topped with fluffy whipped cream for a cool, sweet delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Milkshake Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative of choice
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 - In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - Combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add mini chocolate chips to the blender and pulse briefly to distribute evenly while maintaining small chunky pieces throughout.
04 - Pour the milkshake evenly into two tall glasses. Top generously with prepared whipped cream. Garnish with extra chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, or fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately with straws.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in five minutes flat with ingredients you probably already have in the freezer
- The peppermint extract hits differently than actual mint leaves cleaner, brighter, more like an ice cream shop memory
02 -
- Overblending the chocolate chips turns them into microscopic specks so pulse gently and trust your eyes
- Peppermint extract is potent so start with half the recommended amount and add more drop by drop
03 -
- Freeze your mixing bowl and whisk for the whipped cream it forms faster and holds its shape longer
- If your milkshake feels too thin add more ice cream not milk to thicken it back up