Chocolate Milkshake Recipe

My chocolate milkshake recipe makes perfectly decadent shakes every time! Learn how to make a diner-worthy milkshake at home.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate milkshake recipe

Servings: servings

4 cups vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream
¼-½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
1½ tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder or regular cocoa powder
⅓ cup hot fudge sauce or chocolate syrup
Optional toppings: sweetened whipped cream, chocolate shavings, fresh strawberries, chocolate sauce

Clean the blender. Ensure your blender is clean and dry before starting.
Combine. Scoop vanilla or chocolate ice cream into the blender. Chocolate ice cream yields a richer chocolate flavor, while vanilla provides a milder base. Add cocoa powder to the blender to enhance the chocolate taste. Then, add in hot fudge sauce or chocolate syrup. For a more intense flavor, opt for hot fudge sauce. Pour in the heavy cream or whole milk; start with a smaller amount, and you can adjust the thickness later.
Blend. Secure the blender lid and blend on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the milkshake is too thick, add more cream or milk, a tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until you reach the desired consistency.
Taste test. Taste the milkshake and adjust. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add a bit more chocolate sauce and blend again.
Serve. Pour the milkshake into chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, fresh strawberries, or an extra drizzle of chocolate sauce, as desired. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon and enjoy your homemade chocolate milkshake!