Peppermint Milkshake

A single sundae glass filled with peppermint shake, whipped cream, and a cherry.

5 from 4 votes

Skip the drive thru and make this seasonable favorite at home - year round! This peppermint milkshake is a copycat of the famous Chick Fil A versions that is only available a few months out of the year. With a handful of ingredients and a few minutes you'll be able to enjoy this treat whenever you want.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: beverage, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 485kcal

Author: Kadee & Desarae

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

¼ cup semi sweet chocolate shaved (from a semi-sweet chocolate baking bar)
8 candy canes
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 cups vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Shave your chocolate bar using a microplane or cheese grater.
Crush your candy canes into pebble sized piece by pulsing them in a blender.
Add Milk. Pro Tip: always put liquids in the bottom of your blender. This allows the blade to turn and blend your items.
Top with shaved chocolate.
Pour in peppermint extract.
Add in ice cream.
Pulse until you get your desired consistency.
Pour into 4 glasses and top with whipped cream.

Video

Notes

Pro Kitchen Tips

Blending - Always put liquids at the bottom of your blender. This helps the blade turn easily, which results in a smoother blend.

Chocolate - Opt for shaved chocolate rather than blending chocolate chips. I find that chocolate chips have a waxy texture, and using the shaved chocolate really replicates the texture and flavor of the Chick Fil A version.

Peppermint Extract - Make sure that you get "PEPPERMINT" and not just "Mint". Some of the mint extracts are actually spearmint. Using mint will result in a shake that tastes like toothpaste. So be sure to use a teaspoon of peppermint and not a teaspoon of mint.

What should I top my shake with?

Sometimes I like my shakes as is - I skip the whipped cream and sprinkles. But with this shake I love a dollop of whipped cream, ALWAYS a cherry, and a dusting of crushed candy cane.

Do you have a blender you recommend?

Of course, any blender will work for this recipe. But I love having a high power blender at home. It is the appliance I use the most, and one I will never be without. For years I purchased cheap blenders that broke often. Since investing in a good blender (I use a Blendtec) I haven't had an issue once. So take my advice and skip the cheap ones and invest in a nice one when you can.

Why is my milkshake not thick?

This shake should be able to be sipped thru a straw. Some shakes served a restaurants these days aren't milkshakes but rather stirred soft serve. If you prefer a thicker shake, add more ice cream.

Nutrition