Creamy Shamrock Shake Recipe with Whipped Cream Easy Homemade Treat
A quick and easy homemade creamy shamrock shake with a perfect balance of minty freshness and creamy sweetness, topped with fluffy whipped cream. 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: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) vanilla ice cream (preferably full-fat, e.g., Häagen-Dazs or Ben & Jerry’s)
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (can substitute almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, depending on ice cream sweetness)
- A few drops green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought, for topping)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and measure out 2 cups of vanilla ice cream and 1 cup of whole milk.
- Place the ice cream and milk in the blender, starting with the ice cream at the bottom.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract carefully.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar if desired.
- Optionally add a few drops of green food coloring.
- Blend on medium-high speed for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust mint extract or milk as needed.
- Pour the shake into chilled glasses.
- Top generously with whipped cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Chill the blender jar and glasses beforehand to keep the shake cold longer. Measure mint extract carefully to avoid overpowering the flavor. Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for best texture. If the shake melts while serving, freeze briefly to firm up. Whipped cream can be homemade or store-bought.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (350 ml)
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 3035
- Fat: 1822
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Protein: 56
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