Luxurious Brownie Milkshake Treat

This decadent brownie shake turns basic ice cream into a showstopping dessert that'll knock out your worst chocolate cravings. Mixing chunky brownies with smooth ice cream makes for a thick, dreamy treat that's great for celebrations or when you just need to feed that chocolate monster inside you.

I whipped up this shake for my nephew when we couldn't pick between brownies and ice cream for his birthday. Everyone went crazy for it, and now the family won't let me show up to gatherings without bringing this along for the chocolate fans.

What You'll Need

• Melted chocolate for drizzling: Makes everything look fancy and adds extra richness with each taste
• Two brownies: Torn into pieces for that unmistakable flavor and texture mix
• Four cups chocolate or vanilla ice cream: The smooth foundation; splurge on good stuff for best results
• Quarter cup whole milk or heavy cream: Controls how thick your shake turns out while keeping things luxurious
• Whipped cream: Adds that fluffy topping that slowly melts down into your drink
• Extra brownie bits for topping: Gives you something to crunch on and makes it look amazing

How To Make It

Fix up your glasses:

Grab some melted chocolate and swirl it around inside your serving glasses to make cool patterns. The cold glass will make the chocolate harden fast, creating pretty streaks.

Make it drippy:

Put chocolate along the top edge of each glass so it runs down naturally both inside and out. Stick glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes to set while you work on the shake part.

Mix everything up:

Put slightly softened ice cream in your blender with brownie chunks and milk. Softened ice cream blends way better without needing extra liquid that would make your shake too thin.

Get the texture just right:

Hit pulse a few times before running the blender completely. You want it thick enough that a spoon stands up in it but still pourable. Only add more milk if you absolutely have to.

Top it off:

Pour your shake into those fancy glasses you prepared, leaving room on top. Add a big swirl of whipped cream, then drizzle more chocolate and sprinkle those brownie bits on top.

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That chocolate drizzle really turns this shake from basic to mind-blowing. I learned this trick during my college job at an ice cream shop and I've used it to wow my friends ever since. Everyone always loves how the warm chocolate makes those cool patterns against the cold glass.

Switch Things Up

Feel free to tweak this brownie shake however you want. For something even more over-the-top, try swapping in coffee ice cream instead of vanilla or chocolate. Coffee really brings out the chocolate taste in the brownies and adds more depth. Another cool option is using mint chocolate chip ice cream for a fresh twist that goes great with those rich brownies.

Keeping It Fresh

These shakes taste best right after you make them, but you can plan ahead with a few tricks. If you need to mix things up early, blend everything except the milk and pop it in the freezer. When you're ready to serve, let it soften a bit, throw it back in the blender with fresh milk, and pulse till smooth. You can get those fancy chocolate-drizzled glasses ready and keep them in the freezer for up to a day before filling them.

What Goes Well With It

Make this awesome shake part of a full dessert spread by adding some tasty sides. Some fresh strawberries or raspberries cut through all that richness with their tartness. If you want to really knock people's socks off, serve smaller cups of the shake with warm cookies for an amazing hot-cold combo that'll make everyone at the table smile.

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Common Questions

→ How do I prepare the ganache?

For quick ganache, bring cream to a gentle bubble, pour it onto chocolate chips, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then stir till it's smooth and glossy.

→ Can I use vanilla ice cream instead of chocolate?

Sure thing, vanilla works great too. You'll get a lighter taste that still goes wonderfully with the brownie bits and chocolate drizzle.

→ What toppings can I use for the milkshake?

Load it up with fluffy cream, chocolate sauce, brownie chunks, or colorful sprinkles for extra fun and crunch.

→ How do I rim the glass with chocolate?

Just swirl melted chocolate inside your glass, then dribble some over the edge so it makes pretty drips. Pop it in the freezer to set before pouring.

→ Can I make the milkshake thicker?

You can easily thicken your shake by cutting back on milk and throwing in more brownie pieces or an extra scoop of ice cream.