Copycat Shamrock Shake with Mint Whipped Cream
Make an authentic tasting Shamrock Shake at home, complete with homemade mint whipped cream topping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup crème de menthe syrup (green)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional, for deeper color)
- For Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.
- Beat the cream mixture with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Shake: Place the vanilla ice cream, milk, crème de menthe syrup, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into a blender.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring if a stronger green color is desired.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and thick. Add a splash more milk if the mixture is too thick to blend.
- Pour the shake into tall glasses.
- Top each shake generously with the prepared Mint Whipped Cream.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best texture and flavor base.
- Adjust the amount of crème de menthe syrup to control the intensity of the mint flavor.
- For an extra thick shake, chill your serving glasses before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 85
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 90
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 65