Make Chocolate Nesquik Milkshakes

Are you looking for a thick creamy chocolate milkshake that you can make easily with just a few simple ingredients? Create the perfect Nesquik[1] chocolate milkshake to enjoy on a hot day or as an after dinner treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate Nesquik® powdered mix
  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps

Making a Chocolate Nesquik Milkshake

  1. Stick a tall glass in the freezer (optional). Whether you're using a tall glass or a classic metal cup, popping it in the freezer for a few minutes will keep your milkshake frosty as you sip it. There's no need to stand around – get started on the milkshake while you wait.
  2. Let your ice cream soften. Using ice cream straight from the freezer can make your milkshake taste dilute, thin, or icy. You'll have much better results if you leave the ice cream out on the counter for about ten minutes, until it's soft and just beginning to melt around the edges.[2]
    • On a hot day, put the ice cream in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes instead.
    • Heating the ice cream too fast can ruin the texture. This gentle method is best.
    • Skip this step if using frozen yogurt.
  3. Combine your ingredients. Add 2 large scoops of the softened ice cream or frozen yogurt to a blender or milkshake maker. Use a large stainless steel bowl instead if you don't have a blender.[3] Add ¼ cup (60 mL) milk for a thick milkshake, or up to a full cup (240 mL) if you prefer a thinner drink. Add ½ cup Chocolate Nesquik powder.
    • Whole milk makes a richer shake, while low fat or skim milk is a healthier option.
    • For an extremely rich milkshake, also blend in 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 mL) heavy whipping cream.
    • Crushed ice will dilute your milkshake's flavor. Use extra milk instead to thin the shake, and pop the milkshake in the freezer for a few minutes if it's too runny.
    • If you like a thicker shake consistency, start out with 1/4 cup of milk and add more until you are satisfied with the texture.
  4. Blend. This is easiest with a blender, milkshake maker, or stick blender, on a low setting. If you don't have one of these, burn off some calories in advance with a sturdy whisk.
    • Semi-frozen ice cream is easiest to blend with a series of short pulses, or with a sturdy fork instead of a whisk. If it still won't blend, mash it against the sides with a rubber spatula or flat spoon and try again.[4]
  5. Serve in a cold glass. Taste before you pour it into the glass, so you have the option to blend in more milk (thinner) or more ice cream (thickener). Serve with a spoon or thick straw and enjoy immediately.

Adding Variations and Extra Ingredients

  1. Get creative with the ice cream. You don't have to use vanilla. You can create whatever flavor you desire. Try chocolate, rockey-road, chocolate chip ice cream or any flavor you like.
  2. Make it fancy. Top your milkshake off with a dash of cinnamon, some whipped cream, or a Maraschino cherry. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of the shake or on the inside of the glass.
  3. Add chunky sweets. Enter special dessert territory with these solid ingredients. For best results, add after the shake is blended. Leave them on top of the shake or pulse for a few seconds to mix slightly without compromising the texture. Here are a few ideas:
    • Roughly crush chocolate cookies or small brownies into several pieces.
    • Add toasted marshmallows, or even an entire small s'more.[5]
    • For a Chocolate Peanut Smoothie, blend in 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter.[6]
    • For a Fruit Smoothie, blend in 1 cup strawberries, raspberries, or bananas.
    • For a fun twist, add a handful of gummy bears.

Tips

  • "Spoon end" or "scoop" straws are perfect for picking up chunks of ice cream or other ingredients.
  • For a slightly healthier milkshake, you can try using 2% or skim milk and substituting the ice cream for ice. This will take some time to blend smoothly and will come out a little more like a blended ice drink than a true milkshake, but is worth a try if you want to skip the extra calories.

Warnings

  • Keep the blender covered when its turned on. Otherwise, you might have a mess!

Things You'll Need

  • Blender, milkshake maker, or large bowl + stick blender, whisk, or fork
  • Tall milkshake glass
  • Straws

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://www.nesquik.com
  2. ↑ http://www.ice-cream-recipes.com/storing_ice_cream.htm
  3. ↑ http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2011/08/how-to-make-the-perfect-milkshake/
  4. ↑ http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2009/07/lopera-chocolate-milkshake-with/
  5. ↑ http://www.thehungryhousewife.com/2012/06/smores-milkshake-giveaway.html
  6. ↑ http://www.meals.com/recipe/nesquik-smoothie-104884

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