Shamrock Shake Whipped Cream (Printable)

A creamy vanilla-mint shake topped with fluffy whipped cream, ideal for a refreshing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shake Base

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
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

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 and add more peppermint extract if a stronger mint flavor is desired. Add additional food coloring drop by drop to achieve the preferred green shade.
03 - In a chilled metal bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.
04 - Pour the shake into chilled glasses. Top generously with freshly whipped cream. Add green sprinkles and a maraschino cherry if using. Serve immediately with straws.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This shake is incredibly quick to throw together, taking less than five minutes from start to finish.
  • The homemade whipped cream makes all the difference, turning a simple milkshake into something that feels like a treat from a fancy soda fountain.
02 -
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for at least ten minutes, this keeps the shake thick and cold much longer.
  • The whipped cream will deflate after about twenty minutes, so plan to serve these right away for the best presentation.
03 -
  • Let your ice cream soften on the counter for five minutes before blending, it makes the process much smoother on your blender motor.
  • If the shake seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.

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