Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Milkshake

Introduction

Chocolate milk, chocolate powder, and two pieces of chocolate give this milkshake a fuller chocolate flavor than using one source alone. You can blend it in 5 minutes, then adjust it thicker with more ice cream or thinner with more chocolate milk depending on how you want to drink it.

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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

3 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup chocolate milk
2-3 heaping tablespoons chocolate powder
2 medium-sized chocolates

Instructions

Pour all ingredients into the blender and blend until well mixed.
Adjust the consistency as desired with ice cream and chocolate milk.
Stir in crushed Oreo cookies if desired.

Variations

Swap the 2 medium-sized chocolates for dark chocolate if you want a less sweet, more bitter finish.
Replace the chocolate milk with plain milk and keep the chocolate powder for a less sweet shake with a more direct cocoa flavor.
Increase the chocolate powder from 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons for a deeper chocolate taste and slightly thicker texture.
Stir in crushed Oreo cookies at the end for added texture and a cookies-and-cream effect without changing the base method.

Tips for Success

Let the ice cream sit for 2 to 3 minutes before blending so it combines smoothly without overworking the blender.
Chop or break the chocolates into smaller pieces before adding them so they blend evenly.
Add extra chocolate milk a little at a time when adjusting consistency; it thins the shake quickly.
If you want visible cookie pieces, stir in the crushed Oreo cookies after blending instead of blending them in.

Storage and Reheating

Store leftovers in a tightly covered jar or container in the fridge for up to 1 day. The texture will thin and separate, so this is best fresh.

FAQ

Can you make this thicker?

Yes. Add more ice cream and blend again in short bursts until it reaches the consistency you want.

Can you use a different kind of chocolate?

Yes. Milk chocolate makes it sweeter, while dark chocolate gives you a stronger cocoa flavor and a less sweet finish.

Can you make this without chocolate milk?

Yes. Use plain milk instead, then keep the chocolate powder so the shake still has enough chocolate flavor.

Can you make this dairy-free?

Yes. Use a dairy-free ice cream and a plant-based chocolate milk with a similar sweetness level, then adjust the thickness the same way.

Source: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Chocolate_Milkshake

License: CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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