Description
This chocolate shake recipe with Cocoa Fudge Ribbon is a creamy, rich, and utterly satisfying indulgence for the whole family. Decadent swirls of cocoa fudge weave through a frosty chocolate shake, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet-level dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup chocolate fudge sauce, chilled
Instructions
- Gather & Blend Ingredients: In a sturdy blender, combine the cold milk, vanilla ice cream, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix to Perfection: Blend on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth, thick, and creamy, ensuring no ice cream lumps remain.
- Create the Fudge Ribbon: Drizzle the chilled chocolate fudge sauce generously around the inside of your serving glass, creating distinct streaks.
- Pour & Serve Immediately: Carefully pour the blended chocolate shake into the prepared glass, watching the fudge swirl, and serve immediately.
Notes
For richer flavor, opt for organic whole milk, high-quality full-fat vanilla bean ice cream, and gourmet Dutch-processed cocoa powder. Consider making your own homemade chocolate fudge sauce. Store-brand ingredients work well for a budget-friendly option. Always use fresh, cold dairy products. Chill fudge sauce and serving glasses for best results. For an extra frosty shake, add ice cubes before blending. Adjust sugar to your preference. To prevent fudge sinking, ensure it is well-chilled and drizzle just before pouring. If the shake is not chocolatey enough, gradually increase cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 480 ml)
- Calories: 650 calories
- Sugar: 80 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg