Description
Relish the delightful taste of Homemade Shamrock Shakes, featuring a creamy blend of vanilla bean ice cream and mint. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or enjoying as a refreshing dessert year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 c. vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. mint extract
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 9 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream, cherries, and fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the vanilla bean ice cream, whole milk, mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring.
- Blend the mixture for about 30 seconds until it is thick and creamy.
- Pour the blended shake into two tall glasses.
- Top each shake with whipped cream, cherries, and fresh mint sprigs.
Notes
Use quality vanilla bean ice cream for the best flavor.
Adjust the mint extract to taste if you prefer a stronger mint flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg