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Candy Cane Milkshakes Recipe

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A festive and creamy Candy Cane Milkshake featuring vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday celebrations with a fun pink twist and whipped cream topping.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 4 broken up candy canes or 6 peppermints
  • 2-3 drops pink food coloring
  • Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add 3 cups of vanilla ice cream, 1 1/2 cups of milk, and 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the ice cream is very hard, let it soften for about 5 minutes before blending to ease processing.
  2. Add Food Coloring: Add 2-3 drops of pink food coloring to the blender and blend again until the color is evenly distributed for a festive pink hue.
  3. Prepare Candy Cane Crumbs: While blending, crush 4 candy canes or 6 peppermints into fine pieces using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and gently crushing with a rolling pin to get a mix of small and slightly larger bits.
  4. Chill Glasses: Place your serving mugs or mason jars in the freezer for at least 10 minutes beforehand to get a frosty finish.
  5. Pour Milkshake: Remove the chilled mugs from the freezer and pour the blended milkshake into them.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Top each milkshake with a generous swirl of whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces on top for a sweet and festive touch. Optionally, drizzle chocolate sauce inside the glass and rim it with melted chocolate and candy cane crumbs before pouring the milkshake for added presentation.
  7. Enjoy: Serve immediately and savor the festive flavors.

Notes

  • Let ice cream soften slightly before blending to avoid stressing the blender.
  • Use pink food coloring for a fun holiday look, though it is optional.
  • Crush candy canes using a food processor or ziplock bag with a rolling pin for best texture.
  • Freezing the serving glass for 10 minutes enhances the milkshake experience with a frosty presentation.
  • Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce inside the glass and a candy cane rim for extra festivity and flavor.

Find it online: https://sweetworldcooks.com/candy-cane-milkshakes-recipe/