Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake with Peppermint Whipped Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A decadent frozen hot chocolate milkshake blended smooth and topped with peppermint-infused whipped cream for a festive winter treat. This dessert recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, blends whole milk, chocolate ice cream, hot cocoa mix into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 International cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
2 cups chocolate ice cream
3 tbsp hot cocoa mix
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
1 tbsp crushed candy canes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 cup whole milk, 2 cups chocolate ice cream, and 3 tbsp hot cocoa mix. Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: In a chilled bowl, whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/4 tsp peppermint extract and 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Pour the milkshake into four tall glasses and top each with a generous dollop of the peppermint whipped cream.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips and 1 tbsp crushed candy canes evenly over the whipped cream for a festive crunch.
Step 5: Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy a cool, minty chocolate indulgence.