Chocolate Milkshake

Name: Chocolate Milkshake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups chocolate ice cream (about 5 scoops); ½ cup half-and-half; ⅓ cup chocolate syrup; canned whipped topping (optional garnish); chocolate syrup (optional drizzling); chocolate sprinkles (optional garnish); maraschino cherries (with stem attached, optional garnish)

You'll feel like you are sitting at the soda fountain counter when you take a sip of this creamy and rich chocolate milkshake.

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CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE INGREDIENTS
HOW TO MAKE THIS CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE RECIPE
HOW TO SERVE
STORAGE
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Sinfully delicious and creamy, this classic chocolate milkshake will make you think you are sitting in a diner sipping the chocolatey goodness. Chocolate ice cream, thick cream and plenty of fun toppings make this drink a truly decadent treat.

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CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE INGREDIENTS

You’ll need:

2½ cups chocolate ice cream (about 5 scoops)
½ cup half-and-half
⅓ cup chocolate syrup
Canned whipped topping (optional garnish)
Chocolate syrup (optional drizzling)
Chocolate sprinkles (optional garnish)
Maraschino cherries with stem attached (optional garnish)

PRO TIP:

For the thickest milkshake, you should choose full fat ingredients for this recipe.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM: Any brand of chocolate ice cream can be used for the recipe. Low-fat or full-fat ice cream both work fine. You can also use a dairy-free ice cream if you wish.

MALT: You can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of malt powder for a tasty chocolate malt.

MILK: This frosty chocolate milkshake comes out the creamiest with half and half cream, but you can substitute whole milk, skim milk or a dairy-free milk such as oat milk, almond milk or other nut milks.

TOPPINGS: Chocolate sprinkles are perfect on top of this decadent drink but you could change it up and top it with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips. What about a drizzle of maple syrup?

HOW TO MAKE THIS CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE RECIPE

STEP ONE: Using a blender, blend together the chocolate ice cream, half-and-half, and the ⅓ cup of chocolate syrup. Blend just until combined.

STEP TWO: Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the milkshake glasses.

PRO TIP:

You can also use heated hot fudge to drizzle inside the shake glasses.

STEP THREE: Evenly divide the milkshake between the 2 milkshake glasses.

STEP FOUR: Top with a thick layer of canned whipped topping.

STEP FIVE: Drizzle with the chocolate syrup and sprinkle with the chocolate sprinkles. Top with a maraschino cherry.

PRO TIP:

Add a colorful straw and a long handled spoon when serving your drink. Sip what you can and then scoop up the extra chocolate goodness with your spoon.

HOW TO SERVE

Serve this indulgent cold drink as a fun dessert or as a beverage to accompany a homemade burger and fries. This homemade chocolate milkshake would also be a great treat to make and serve at a birthday party. Serve with bowls of topping options – maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles – and everyone can top them as they like.

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STORAGE

IN THE FREEZER: Leftover milkshakes will lose their texture and won’t keep well. One option if you do have leftovers is to pour the remainder in ice pop molds for yummy popsicles.

Beyond decadent, this chocolate shake is a heavenly sweet treat that everyone will love sipping. Skip the restaurant and whip this up at home with only a few simple ingredients.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What can I do with the leftover milkshake?

Leftover milkshakes won’t keep well but if you do have any leftovers, you could pour it into an ice pop mold for yummy popsicles.

How can I make my milkshake thicker?

Using full fat ingredients instead of low fat will thicken this chocolate ice cream milkshake. You can also replace chocolate syrup with hot fudge sauce and add a frozen banana for an even thicker drink.

Can I make this easy chocolate milkshake recipe with dairy free milk and ice cream?

You sure can! If you prefer a non-dairy version, just replace the dairy ingredients with non-dairy substitutes.

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Chocolate Milkshake

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You'll feel like you are sitting at the soda fountain counter when you take a sip of this creamy and rich chocolate milkshake.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups chocolate ice cream about 5 scoops
½ cup half-and-half
⅓ cup chocolate syrup
canned whipped topping optional garnish
chocolate syrup optional drizzling
chocolate sprinkles optional garnish
maraschino cherries with stem attached, optional garnish

Instructions

Using a blender, blend together the chocolate ice cream, half-and-half and the ⅓ cup of chocolate syrup. Blend just until combined.
Drizzle the chocolate syrup inside the milkshake glasses.
Evenly divide the milkshake between the 2 milkshake glasses.
Top with a thick layer of canned whipped topping.
Drizzle with the chocolate syrup and sprinkle with the chocolate sprinkles. Top with a maraschino cherry.

Notes

PRO TIP: For the thickest milkshake, you should choose full fat ingredients for this recipe.

PRO TIP: You can also use heated hot fudge to drizzle inside the shake glasses.

PRO TIP: Add a colorful straw and a long handled spoon when serving your drink. Sip what you can and then scoop up the extra chocolate goodness with your spoon.