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Try this dreamy peppermint milkshake for a yummy holiday treat. It's easy to whip up and has the old-fashioned milkshake flavor and texture we love.

This peppermint milkshake recipe with candy cane is a creamy, frosty treat that will make the holidays even better!

peppermint milkshake in a candy cane rimmed mason jar glass

Milkshake Recipe with Peppermint and Candy Cane

I’ll never forget my first milkshake. It was winter of 1990 when I visited my mom in California from Spain. The town of Los Gatos had a small, old-time diner that made the most amazing milkshakes. I experienced my first candy cane milkshake that Christmas and have dreamed of it ever since.

I’m pretty sure it was the white chocolate candy cane rimmed glass that made it unforgettable, and today’s peppermint milkshake is the closest thing to recreating that memory and sharing it with you.

Ingredients

To make this dreamy peppermint milkshake, you’ll need white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes for the rim, peppermint ice cream, and milk (regular whole milk works best; to make it lighter, use skim milk or a non-dairy alternative). Finally, whipped cream for topping!

How to Make a Peppermint Milkshake

My biggest concern for this peppermint milkshake recipe was how to create the rimmed glass, but you’ll see how simple it is:

Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave, pausing every 15 seconds to stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
To crush the candy canes, place them on a large zip bag and place the bag onto a sturdy surface. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the candy into fine pieces. Transfer the crushed candy canes into a separate bowl.
Dip the serving glass rims into the melted chocolate. Then, dip the rims into the crushed candy canes. Place the glasses upright in the refrigerator and allow the chocolate and candy to harden.
Blend the peppermint ice cream and milk for 20 seconds or until the mixture is thick and has a milkshake consistency. Serve the milkshake into the glasses.

three peppermint milkshakes in a candy cane rimmed mason jar glass

How to Make this The Creamiest Holiday Milkshake!

If you like your milkshakes super creamy and thick, here are a few tips to make sure it has the perfect consistency you can sip through a straw or eat with a spoon:

start with less milk and add more as needed.
use slightly softened ice cream, it requires less milk and blends easier.
whole milk makes the milkshake creamier.
don’t add ice, it will water down the milkshake.

Candy Cane Milkshake (Peppermint Milkshake Recipe)

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Try this dreamy peppermint milkshake for a yummy holiday treat. It’s easy to whip up and has the old-fashioned milkshake flavor and texture we love.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

½ cup white chocolate chips
1 candy cane, finely crushed
2 cups Peppermint ice cream*
½ cup milk
Whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

Prep the rimmed glasses:

Add the candy canes in a large zip bag and seal. Place the bag onto a flat, sturdy surface such as a heavy-duty cutting board. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to crush the candy canes into fine pieces.
Place the crushed candy cane in a small bowl or plate.
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl that is large enough to fit the rim of your serving glass. Microwave, pausing every 15 seconds to stir the chocolate until it’s melted and smooth.
Slowly dip each serving glass into the melted chocolate and allow excess chocolate to drip off. After a couple of seconds, dip the white chocolate-covered rim into the crushed candy canes.
Place the glasses upright in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate and candy to harden.

Make the milkshake:

In a blender, combine the peppermint ice cream and milk. Blend for 15-20 seconds until it reaches a thick, milkshake consistency.

Serve:

Pour the milkshake into the candy cane rimmed glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make this milkshake without peppermint ice cream, blend 2 cups of vanilla ice cream with ½ cup milk and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract.
For a dairy-free milkshake, use your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, and ½ cup non-dairy milk such as almond or soy. Place all of the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Skip the white chocolate rimmed glasses and serve this milkshake topped with whipped coconut cream and crushed candy cane.