Shamrock Shake Ice Cream

Bowl and container of green colored shamrock shake mint flavored ice cream.

Tastes & looks just like the McDonald's St. Patrick's Day favorite. This easy Shamrock Shake Ice Cream recipe is minty, green, & irresistible. The cool & creamy sweet treat is a holiday favorite.

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Prep Time 5

Churning & Freezing Time 5

Total Time 5 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

ice cream maker 1.5 quart size or bigger

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6-8 drops green food coloring try more to get your desired shade

Instructions

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ice cream maker insert is frozen solid & ready to use if your machine uses one.
In a medium-sized bowl with a pourable spout, whisk together the cream, milk, mint extract, vanilla, & sugar. Whisk briskly for 2 minutes to be sure it is completely incorporated into the cream mixture.
2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, ¾ cup sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Once the sugar has dissolved, add 6 drops of green food coloring. Whisk to combine. If you wish to have a deeper color, add 2 or more drops. Whisk & add more drops until it reaches the color desired.
6-8 drops green food coloring
Put the bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes. Whisk and put it back in for another 10 minutes.
** You want the mixture to be VERY cold before adding it to your ice cream maker. Otherwise it brings down the temperature of the frozen insert.
Assemble your ice cream maker and place the frozen insert into position. Slowly pour the ice cream mixture into the ice cream maker while it is running.
Churn according to the manufacture's instructions & timing. Typically this is between 15-30 minutes.
Once done, transfer ice cream to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Place the ice cream in the freezer for 4-6 hours. Once it is solid and scoopable it is ready. ENJOY!

Notes

Substitutions/Variations:

Use mint extract instead of peppermint.

Storing & Serving:

Keep in the freezer for up to 30 days.
Homemade ice cream often freezes more solid than store-bought. Let it sit on the counter for a few minutes to soften for easier scooping.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 83mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 739IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.1mg

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