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Peppermint Milkshakes

These Peppermint Milkshakes are cold, creamy, and have the perfect amount of peppermint. They only take a few ingredients and come together really quickly too. They're such a fun and festive treat for the holidays!

  • Author: Marisa Guerra
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

Peppermint Milkshakes

  • 5-6 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • 170 grams (3/4 cup) milk
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint, plus more for topping (about 4 candy canes)
  • Pink food coloring

Whipped Cream

  • 113 grams (1/2 cup) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

Whipped Cream

  1. Combine heavy cream and sugar in a medium sized bowl. Mix on medium-high with a handheld or stand mixer until somewhat stiff peaks have formed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, slightly whisking before using if need be.

Peppermint Milkshakes

  1. Puree ice cream and milk in a blender for 10-15 seconds until thick and creamy.
  2. Add in peppermint extract, crushed peppermint, and a drop of pink food coloring and puree for another 5-10 seconds until well combined.

Assembly

  1. Pour milkshake into each glass.
  2. Top each milkshake with a spoonful of whipped cream followed by crushed peppermint. Serve immediately.
  3. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Milkshakes are best enjoyed immediately.

Keywords: peppermint, milkshake, christmas