Shamrock Shake Whipped Cream (Printable)
Creamy vanilla and mint shake crowned with fluffy whipped topping and festive garnishes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shake Base
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Green food coloring, 4-6 drops or to desired shade
→ Whipped Cream Topping
06 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
08 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
09 - Green sanding sugar or sprinkles
10 - Maraschino cherries
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
02 - Taste the shake mixture and adjust peppermint extract or food coloring as desired to achieve preferred mint intensity and green color.
03 - In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Divide the shake mixture evenly between chilled serving glasses.
05 - Top each glass generously with the prepared whipped cream, creating a fluffy mound.
06 - Sprinkle green sanding sugar or sprinkles over the whipped cream and top with a maraschino cherry if desired. Serve immediately with straws while cold.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The fresh peppermint hits differently than anything you can buy at a counter
- You control exactly how green and how minty it gets
02 -
- Slightly softened ice cream blends much smoother than rock hard straight from the freezer
- The spinach trick for natural coloring actually works, though it may affect the brightness
03 -
- Blend on low speed first to break up the ice cream, then increase to high
- The shake thickens as it sits, so serve right after pouring