Description
A vibrant, swirled milkshake bursting with purple, green, and orange layers, topped with whipped cream and festive Halloween candies. This easy, customizable treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or any spooky celebration.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream (about 420g), slightly softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml, or any milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup orange sherbet (70g, or mango/peach ice cream)
- 1/2 cup berry ice cream (70g, raspberry, blueberry, or strawberry)
- Gel food coloring (purple, green, orange)
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Halloween sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
- Gummy worms or candy eyeballs
- Chocolate syrup
- Crushed cookies (Oreos or chocolate wafers, optional)
- Colored sugar or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment. Let ice cream soften for about 5 minutes.
- In a blender, add 2 cups vanilla ice cream and 1/2 cup milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
- Divide the shake base equally into three small bowls (about 3/4 cup each).
- To one bowl, add orange sherbet and a drop of orange gel coloring. Stir until vibrant.
- To the second bowl, add berry ice cream and a drop of purple gel coloring. Mix well.
- To the third bowl, add a drop of green gel coloring to the vanilla base. Stir until bright green.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup along the inside of a tall glass. Layer the orange mixture at the bottom, then the purple, then the green. Swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Decorate with Halloween sprinkles, mini marshmallows, candy eyeballs, gummy worms, and crushed cookies as desired.
- Serve immediately with a fun straw.
Notes
For best color separation, use gel food coloring and chill glasses before layering. Dairy-free and gluten-free options are easy—just swap ice cream and toppings as needed. Let kids help with toppings for a fun party activity. If making ahead, chill colored bases and assemble just before serving. For a thicker shake, use less milk; for thinner, add more. Freeze leftovers in popsicle molds for Hocus Pocus ice pops.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large milkshake (about 16 oz) or 2 medium milkshakes (about 8 oz each)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 48
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 64
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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