By Lindsey Goodwin. Coffee/Tea Expert
Updated August 31, 2015.
Ready to help make the best chocolate milkshake you've ever sampled? Before we start, let's get three things straight:
- The very best chocolate milkshakes aren't created using chocolate frozen treats. That is correct. No chocolate frozen treats. Rather, they're created using vanilla frozen treats. This adds a subtle vanilla depth and keeps the milkshake from being cloyingly sweet. (Cloyingly sweet is really a bad factor, despite a chocolate milkshake, I promise.)
- Obtaining the frozen treats-to-milk ration right can make a significant difference inside your milkshake, and also to have that so as you have to enable your (vanilla!) frozen treats thaw just a little before you decide to blend up. I'm not speaking soupy here, somewhat softened, like soft-serve. This way, you won't need to drink too much milk to obtain the texture perfect.
- Quality begets quality. Desire to use Hershey's chocolate syrup and store-brand, imitation vanilla frozen treats? Fine by me, however your milkshake is gonna reflect individuals choices. If you want the very best chocolate milkshake, use top quality ingredients .
OK, since we're obvious on individuals three things, let's get cooking! (Or blending, because the situation might be.)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (around three scoops) vanilla frozen treats
- 1/4 cup dairy
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup (The greater the standard, the greater the outcomes.)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla flavoring
- (Optional) Milkshake mix-ins and toppings
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Preparation
- Place your milkshake glass within the freezer and go ahead and take frozen treats out.
- Soften vanilla frozen treats at 70 degrees until it's the feel of soppy-serve frozen treats.
- Place the frozen treats, milk, chocolate syrup and vanilla flavoring right into a blender.
- Blend until smooth. If adding mix-ins, stir them in by hands.
- Take away the chilled glass in the freezer and pour within the milkshake.
- Add any toppings you'd like (for example whipped cream, sprinkles, some frozen fruit / preserved cherries or chocolate shavings). Play a straw in the event that floats your boat. Enjoy.
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- For any malted chocolate milkshake. add 1/4 malt powder towards the blender using the other primary ingredients.
- For any mocha milkshake. give a shot of cooled espresso before blending.
- For any fruit chocolate milkshake. equal to 1/2 cup frozen fruit (for example blueberry) a treadmill tablespoon jam (for example cherry jam) towards the mix.
- For any chocolate cheesecake milkshake. replace 1/2 cup from the frozen treats with ricotta cheese. Sounds weird, tastes amazing.
- For any "Nutella" milkshake. give a handful or a couple of roasted, unsalted hazelnuts before you decide to blend.
- For any boozy milkshake. equal to 2 ounces (1/4 cup) Irish Cream liqueur, Kahlua or similar instead of dairy.
Top six newbie mistakes to prevent:
- Using chocolate frozen treats. It can make it waaaay too sweet.
- Adding an excessive amount of milk. People usually since the frozen treats is simply too frozen. It can make your milkshake too runny.
- Adding ice. Ice destroys the creamy texture which makes an excellent milkshake great.
- Not using dairy. This can be a milkshake, people. Ignore any ideas of techniques on calories and fat!
- Skipping the vanilla flavoring. It truly does make an impact within the final flavor.
- Consuming it plain. Sure, mix-ins and toppings are optional, but chocolate milkshakes are simply a lot better once they've got that extra something. For add-in and topping ideas, begin to see the Ultimate Chocolate Milkshakes Guide. It's everything!