Description
Indulge in a festive Eggnog Milkshake Delight, blending creamy vanilla ice cream with eggnog and warm spices. Topped with whipped cream and garnished for a holiday treat, this milkshake is perfect for celebrating the season in style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, eggnog, and milk.
- Add the ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 30 seconds to a minute). Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste the mixture; if desired, add a tablespoon of sugar or more eggnog, then blend briefly to combine.
- Place your milkshake glasses or tall cups in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes to chill.
- Remove the chilled glasses from the freezer.
- Pour the milkshake mixture into each glass, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Top generously with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle ground nutmeg or cinnamon on top and add a maraschino cherry if desired.
- Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.
- Pair with holiday cookies or pie for a delightful dessert experience.
- Consider a milkshake bar for gatherings with customizable toppings.
- Transfer any leftover milkshake into an airtight container, leaving space at the top.
- Store in the freezer for up to 1 week. Let it sit at room temperature to soften before blending again.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla ice cream.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings and spices to customize your milkshake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes