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Chocolate Milkshake Recipe – the best way to cool off this summer is with a homemade chocolate shake topped with whipped cream and sprinkles!
This post is sponsored by Princess Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Recently I had the opportunity to go an Alaska Cruise with Princess Cruises. We started in Vancouver and cruised north to Anchorage. It was a trip of a lifetime, and a definite bucket list trip. I have wanted to go to Alaska for so long, I was so happy to get the chance.
Last year when I went on the Panama Cruise, the one with Nutella Donuts, one of the highlights of the ship was having soft serve ice cream, and milkshakes available all of the time! A twist cone is a great treat in the middle of the afternoon. Strawberry Milkshakes are my husband and sons favorite, but I am more of a chocolate girl.
So after the Alaska trip, I was determined to make a thick, rich, and delicious chocolate milkshake for me. I watched closely every time we ordered one to see how they made it, so I could replicate it when I got home. And we always got sprinkles on top, so I had to make my milkshake that way too!
This chocolate shake recipe is rich and delicious! Using good quality ice cream is key. Chocolate ice cream can be really good or really bad, there isn’t an in between. So get the good ice cream for this and you will thank me.
How to Make a Chocolate Milkshake
- Good quality ice cream. Chocolate ice cream can taste fake if you get the cheap stuff. Splurge and get the good stuff for milkshakes
- A little milk – you need a little milk to get it all to come together. Whole milk will give it a richer taste.
- Mix everything together in blender and you are done! Don’t have a blender? You can use a food processor to make a milkshake or you could even use a whisk and mix by hand.
- The whipped cream on top is optional, but really why would you leave it off?!
- Sprinkles just make things more fun. They are not traditional and completely optional, but definitely fun!
The ice cream shop on the Princess Cruises ship is right near the pool. So you can get your ice cream, grab a chair and relax while you enjoy your treat. Having a chocolate milkshake in hand while cruising Glacier Bay and enjoying the scenery was the best!
If you have a trip to Alaska planned, be sure to check out my What To Pack for an Alaska Cruise to make your trip much less stressful and make sure you have everything you need. You may want to add elastic waist pants to the list, because the milkshakes on board are hard to resist!
More Dessert Recipes To Try
- Reese’s Fudge
- Jello Pie
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- No Bake Avalanche Cookies
- French Silk Pie
- Strawberry Popsicles
- Peppermint Pattie Milkshake
Chocolate Milkshake
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons sprinkles
- chocolate sauce
Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor blend chocolate ice cream and milk until smooth.
- To line the glasses with chocolate sauce – Use chocolate sauce that has a nozzle or is in a squeeze bottle. Place the tip inside the glass, about 1 inch from the top. Gently squeeze rotating the glass until you have a line all the way around. When you stand the glass up the chocolate will drizzle down the side.
- Pour milkshake into prepared glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
To make the whipped cream
- Beat heavy cream until soft peaks. Mix in sugar and vanilla. Beat again until stiff peaks.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This post is sponsored by Princess Cruises. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Such a delicious way to cool down on a hot day! Looking forward to enjoying this poolside this afternoon; looks too good to pass up!
My kids made these themselves and loved them!!
I love how easy, creamy, and delicious this milkshake is! Chocolate Milkshakes make any day feel like a party!
I mean wow! This is perfect for all the hot days ahead! Cannot wait to be having one!