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    Candy Cane Milkshake

    Published: November 23, 2020 Updated: September 28, 2021 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 18 Comments

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    Two glasses of pink candy cane milkshake with whipped cream and toppings.

    With just 3 simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes, you can whip up the most delicious candy cane milkshake. Whipped cream and garnish is totally optional, but makes this festive drink extra fun! It’s sure to put a smile on your face!

    Two glasses of pink candy cane milkshake with whipped cream and toppings.

    Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in a sweet little icy drink!

    With just 3 simple ingredients, this candy cane milkshake is sure to make your belly happy and put a smile on your face.

    Every year, around the holidays, I’ve got to pick up some candy cane ice cream. It’s tradition.

    Mint chocolate chip is my favourite flavour of ice cream so it’s no surprise that I really enjoy candy cane too.

    Aside from enjoying ice cream straight out of the tub, I love to mix things up and make a minty milkshake with it. It’s super easy and comes together in about 5 minutes.

    Side note: what’s up with candy canes? I got beyond frustrated the other day. I picked up a box to use in this recipe — thought they’d be a nice garnish, ya know — and, I swear, I went through about 6 candy canes, trying to remove the plastic without breaking. Suffice to say, crushed candy cane on top of this milkshake it was, LOL.

    Fan of mint-flavoured treats? Check out this chocolate peppermint cake!

    Why We Love This Candy Cane Milkshake

    • Milkshake. Period.
    • It’s made with just 3 simple ingredients (not including any optional garnish or food colouring).
    • The milkshakes can be customized with fun toppings.
    • The recipe comes together in minutes, so it’s great for when you’re craving a sweet treat.
    • Looks so fun and festive.
    • It tastes so incredibly yummy!

    How To Make This Recipe

    Place your candy cane ice cream, milk and peppermint extract in a blender and blend until everything is combined.

    That’s pretty much it. Though, I did add a little red food colouring to give the milkshake a pretty hue. That’s totally optional, but fun to do.

    The full recipe is in the recipe card below.

    Pink candy cane milkshake in a blender.

    You can gild the lily here and top this milkshake with some whipped cream, chocolate, candy and sprinkles — basically, whatever fun toppings that make you happy. Plus, treat yourself. It is the holidays after all! Of course, full details are in the recipe card below.

    Glass of pink candy cane milkshake with milkshake spilling out over the top and down the glass.

    Tips and Variations

    • Candy cane ice cream was used here to really amp up the candy cane flavour. You can totally use vanilla ice cream instead. You just may want to add a little more peppermint extract to give you that minty flavour.
    • As mentioned, food colouring is totally optional here. For a fun change, try green food colouring instead.
    • Use whatever dairy (or non-dairy) you prefer. They both work great in this milkshake recipe.
    • If you want a thicker milkshake, consider adding a little less milk.
    • This candy cane milkshake is best enjoyed as it’s made (when it’s nice and cold).
    Overhead shot of two glasses of candy cane milkshake with whipped cream and toppings.

    More Fun Holiday Recipes

    • Banana Gingerbread
    • Gingerbread Coffee Creamer
    • Eggnog Donuts With Eggnog Icing Sugar Glaze

    If you make this candy cane milkshake recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Two glasses of pink candy cane milkshake with whipped cream and toppings.

    Candy Cane Milkshake

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    With just 3 simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes, you can whip up the most delicious candy cane milkshake. Whipped cream and garnish is totally optional, but makes this festive drink extra fun! It's sure to put a smile on your face!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Servings 2 milkshakes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1.5 cups candy cane ice cream
    • 1.5 cups milk, use just 1 cup if you want a thicker consistency
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
    • red food colouring, to colour as desired (optional)
    • Whipped cream, garnish to taste (optional)
    • Chocolate shavings, garnish to taste (optional)
    • Crushed candy cane, garnish to taste (optional)
    • Sprinkles, garnish to taste (optional)

    Instructions

    • Place ice cream, milk and peppermint extract in a blender and blend until combined. Optional: mix in food colouring to get a pretty pink hue.
    • Pour into glasses. Garnish, if desired, with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, crushed candy cane and/or sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!
      Note: If adding whipped cream, leave enough space at the top of the glass for it. Otherwise, it will spill out over the glass.

    Notes

    • Candy cane ice cream was used here to really amp up the candy cane flavour. You can totally use vanilla ice cream instead. You just may want to add a little more peppermint extract to give you that minty flavour.
    • As mentioned, food colouring is totally optional here. For a fun change, try green food colouring instead.
    • Use whatever dairy (or non dairy) you prefer. They both work great in this milkshake recipe.
    • If you want a thicker milkshake, consider adding a little less milk.
    • This candy cane milkshake is best enjoyed as it’s made (when it’s nice and cold).

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword Christmas drink, festive drink, holiday drink, milkshake recipe

    Tried this recipe?

    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

    More Christmas

    • Glazed Gingerbread Donuts
    • Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
    • Orange Hot Chocolate Recipe
    • Banana Gingerbread Recipe

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Marissa

      November 29, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a sucker for anything creamy and peppermint, so this milkshake looks perfect! Such a festive holiday treat too!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        Me too! Thank you Marissa!

        Reply
    2. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      November 24, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is so festive and fun, Dawn! My kids would go crazy for it! I love how you used candy cane ice cream to amp up that peppermint flavour too! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you Michelle! We love this one this time of year!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      November 24, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Dawn, this milkshake is so festive! I love the idea of making this for the holidays, as it is also gorgeous! I love the garnish BTW. (candy canes! how disappointing when they break!) Nice recipe1

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you Laura!

        Reply
    4. Valentina

      November 24, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      This is such a fun, tasty and super festive recipe. Not to mention, pretty! So great for the holiday season. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you so much, Valentina!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      November 24, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      So fun, not to mention pretty! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Thank you Jennifer!

        Reply
    6. David @ Spiced

      November 24, 2020 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      Hey, crushed candy canes are still delicious – I’m good with that! But, yes, I totally know what you mean. Granted, I typically break a candy cane into pieces when I eat it, but still. This milkshake just screams holidays, and I would definitely take mine with some chocolate shavings on top!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Coming right up! Thanks David!

        Reply
    7. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      November 24, 2020 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      This is sooo fun Dawn! My kids and I would love this for a holiday treat!! Love the way you’ve styled it too. Yay!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Thanks a bunch, Katherine!

        Reply
    8. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      November 23, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      So festive Dawn! Perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Thanks Mary Ann! For sure!

        Reply
    9. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      November 23, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      So fun!!! This looks so decadent and reminds me of ordering a milkshake at an old fashioned ice cream parlor! The whipped cream and sprinkles are a must for me! And btw…mint chocolate chip ice cream is my favorite too! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        November 30, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Thanks so much, Kathy!! And yay for mint chocolate chip!

        Reply

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