So since I too, have a freezer full of ice cream and a brand new awesome blender, milkshakes have been made a few times this week.
Mostly we've done simple milkshakes like vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries. And we've done lots of breakfast smoothies with almond milk, greek yogurt and frozen fruit.
But it's been rainy and gross all day, and I've recently discovered Pretty Little Liars (don't tell me any spoilers!) - and while I'm catching up on past episodes via Netflix I thought a fancier milkshake was in order.
I found the original recipe on Bake Your Day.
You really can't go wrong with anything involving coffee, chocolate and ice cream. Right?
Here's what you'll need:
2 c. coffee ice cream (I didn't have coffee ice cream, so I used vanilla and it was still awesome)
2 tsp dutch processed cocoa
pinch of cinnamon
1/3 c. cold coffee
1/4 c. milk
whipped cream and chocolate for garnish (optional)
Put ice cream, cocoa, cinnamon, coffee & milk into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream! YUM. Also - please, just never buy whipped cream. I mean it is so easy to make and have you ever looked at the ingredients in most of the store bought stuff? Cool Whip is basically oil. GROSS. Make the best whipped cream ever by following these simple steps:
Using a chilled bowl and chilled beater attachments, beat 1 c. heavy whipping cream. Start out slow and build up speed as the cream begins to thicken. You can add 2 tblsp or so of powdered sugar as you're whipping and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. It should take about 3-4 minutes. Don't overbeat it, or it'll be kind of like butter! And seriously, that's it. Ok? I never want to hear about using whipped cream from a tub or a can again. GOT IT??
I mean come on. This was the best dessert ever, even if I felt like I needed to be rolled up the stairs to bed afterward.
Are you a milkshake fan? What's your favorite flavor? And how about your guilty pleasure tv show? Please tell me I'm not the only one...
