Description
This gingerbread milkshake is a delightful and creamy dessert blending the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with rich vanilla ice cream, perfect for a quick and festive treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup gingersnaps
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Crushed gingersnaps, for garnish
Instructions
- Crush Gingersnaps: Place the gingersnaps into a blender and blend them until they are crumbled into small bits to create the base flavor of the shake.
- Add Ice Cream and Spices: Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, ground ginger, and cinnamon to the blender with the crushed gingersnaps. Blend everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the milkshake into two glasses. Top each with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed gingersnaps if desired for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your preferred milkshake thickness.
- For a stronger gingerbread flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute with vegan ice cream and plant-based milk.
- This recipe serves two; multiply ingredients as needed for more servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
