Description
This Black Milkshake recipe combines rich vanilla ice cream with deep, intense black cocoa powder, sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with vanilla extract. Optional whipped cream topping and a decorative black sanding sugar rim add an elegant and festive touch. Perfect for a dark, decadent treat that’s visually striking and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Optional Whipped Cream Topping and Rim
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
- black sanding sugar
Milkshake Ingredients
- 2 cups (475 ml) vanilla ice cream, packed (high-quality or store-bought vegan ice cream works)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 120 ml) milk (any type except canned coconut milk; unsweetened cashew milk recommended for vegan/paleo)
- 3 tablespoons (26 grams) black cocoa powder, plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- sprinkles (optional, omit if paleo/vegan)
Instructions
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Pour heavy cream into a mixing bowl. Begin whipping at medium speed. Once the cream starts to thicken, increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the milkshake.
- Prepare Glass Rim: Pour black sanding sugar into a shallow bowl. Brush maple syrup around the rim of your glass using a small pastry brush or dip the rim into maple syrup. Immediately dip the rim into the sanding sugar, tap off excess sugar, then chill the glass in the freezer for a few minutes to help the sugar set.
- Make Milkshake: In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk, black cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and fully combined with no lumps. If the milkshake is too thick, add milk incrementally to reach desired consistency. Taste and add more black cocoa powder if deeper color/flavor is desired. Note the color will darken as the shake sits.
- Serve: Pour the milkshake into the prepared glass. Top with whipped cream and add sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Any milk except canned coconut milk may be used; unsweetened cashew milk is ideal for paleo or vegan versions.
- Omit sprinkles if following paleo or vegan diets.
- Store-bought vegan ice cream may require no added milk due to its airy texture; homemade ice cream may require up to 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk.
- Yields approximately 2 1/2 cups (591 ml) of milkshake when using dense ice cream and 1/2 cup milk; about 1 1/3 cups (307 ml) if using airy ice cream with no added milk.
- Nutrition info is an estimate and should be verified with a professional for accuracy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake (approximately 295 ml)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
