Is it just me, or does every month seem to have its own flavor? The autumn months seem to be apple and pumpkin flavored; December and February always taste like chocolate to me. May tastes like strawberries, June and July like fresh tomatoes, but January, that’s reserved for peppermint. As we start off the New Year (and here’s hoping it’s heaps better than the last two), I’m going to do so with a Peppermint Milk Shake. This is a recipe that I found online and is supposed to be a copycat recipe from Chick-fil-A. Having never been to Chick-fil-A, I can’t say how close it is, but I will say it is incredibly delicious. For an adult version, add a splash (or more) of peppermint schnapps. Heaven!
Peppermint Milk Shake
Slightly adapted from ohsodelicioso.com
¼ c. shaved semisweet chocolate
1 c. whole milk
4 c. vanilla ice cream (about 8 scoops)
½-1 t. peppermint extract
Shave chocolate bar using a microplane grater.
Crush candy canes into pebble-sized pieces by pulsing them in a blender.
Place some milk, ice cream, extract, crushed peppermint and chocolate into a malt mixer or high-speed blender. Blend until thick and creamy. Pour into glasses and top with whipping cream and a stemmed cherry.
Makes 4 shakes.
Happy New Year, everybody!
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