Shamrock Shake Whipped Cream (Printable Version)
A vibrant, minty milkshake featuring smooth ice cream, refreshing peppermint, and fluffy whipped topping. A cool, easy-to-make indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ Milkshake
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 4-5 drops green food coloring
→ Whipped Cream Topping
06 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
08 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Green sprinkles
10 - Maraschino cherry
# Step-by-Step:
01 - In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Taste the milkshake and adjust peppermint extract or food coloring quantities if desired.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
04 - Pour the blended milkshake into two tall glasses.
05 - Top each glass generously with the prepared whipped cream.
06 - Garnish with green sprinkles and a maraschino cherry, if desired. Serve immediately with straws.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is an instant trip down memory lane bringing back that unique minty sweet nostalgia without having to leave your kitchen.
- You can whip it up in minutes for an effortlessly cool and refreshing treat that always feels a little bit special.
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- Peppermint extract is incredibly potent so always start with less than you think you need and add more to taste.
- Chilling your mixing bowl and whisk (or beaters) before whipping cream makes a dramatic difference in how quickly and firmly it whips.
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- For an extra frosty treat chill your serving glasses in the freezer for about 15 20 minutes before pouring in the shake.
- If you are making these for a crowd blend the shake in batches and keep them in the freezer for a few minutes while you whip all the cream.