Hazelnut Chocolate Milkshake with Pistachio Swirl

Chocolate milkshake when combined with hazelnut spread and the nutty essence of pistachios turn into a delightful concoction that not only pleases your tastebuds but also satisfies your small sweet cravings. This milkshake comes with lots of variations to try to make it perfect for your palate. Follow the simple steps and the variations to improve it as you make it.

Ingredients:

For the milkshake:

• 1 cup whole milk or dairy free alternatives like almond milk or oat milk
• 2 cups chocolate ice cream
• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
• 2 tbsp hazelnut spread
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Crushed ice

For the pistachio swirl:

• 1/4 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
• 2 tbsp condensed milk (or maple syrup for dairy-free)
• 1 tbsp milk
• A tiny pinch of sea salt
• Optional: a drop of green food coloring for visual pop

Toppings:

• Whipped cream
• Crushed pistachios
• Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls
• Chocolate or pistachio drizzle

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Pistachio Swirl

Take shelled pistachios, condensed milk, milk, and salt in a blender and blend it until smooth. If you want to make it look appealing, add some green food coloring or just leave it as it is if you want your shake to be authentic. This is the pistachio swirl that you will add to the milkshake separately. Once the pistachio swirl is prepared, set it aside or keep it in the fridge briefly to make it thick.

Step 2: Make the Milkshake

Now it is time to make the milkshake. Combine milk, ice cream, chocolate syrup, hazelnut spread, and vanilla extract in a blender and blend it until smooth and creamy. Pulse the mixture on high speed to get the thick and frothy consistency like you get in cafes. Once blended, pour the mixture out into a jug and chill it in the fridge briefly to make it thick and refreshing.

Step 3: Add the Pistachio Swirl

After the milkshake has cooled down, it is time to add the pistachio swirl. Take your preferred serving glasses and drizzle the prepared pistachio swirl inside the glass’s walls. Pour in the milkshake slowly without disturbing the drizzle.

Step 4: Decorate and Serve

Pipe some whipped cream on top of the milkshake along with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, pistachio sauce, and the prepared pistachio drizzle. Sprinkle it with some crushed pistachios and serve it with a spoon to stir the pistachio drizzle into the milkshake. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Variations to try with Hazelnut Chocolate Milkshake with Pistachio Swirl:

1. Almond Twist

You can enhance the flavor of hazelnut chocolate milkshake with pistachios by adding more the nutty essence of almonds. Almonds enhance the nutty flavor, bringing a creamy feel in every bite along with the crunch. You can add almonds to the milkshake in many ways like in the form of almond butter, almond paste, or even in the form of crushed roasted almonds. You can also swap or combine hazelnut spread with the almond butter to get a deep nutty flavor. Along with this, you can also use almond slivers as a topping for the milkshake.

2. Chocolate Banana with Pistachios

Adding one ripe banana to the milkshake instantly makes it thick, wholesome, satisfying and naturally sweet. The mild flavor of banana also helps in enhancing the other flavors while bringing its own aftertaste. The addition of banana also makes the milkshake a power packed treat that is perfect for breakfast style shake or a pre-workout treat.

3. Fruity Cherry Blast

Enhance the fruity essence of the chocolate hazelnut milkshake with pistachios with the addition of chopped dark cherries or cherry compote. The tart flavor of the cherries contrasts with hazelnut and pistachio, giving it a depth of flavor and an amazing aftertaste. It also works great as a decoration since cherries bring the bright color pop to the milkshake which gives it an interesting appearance.

4. Black Forest Pistachio Shake

For an enhanced chocolatey flavor, addition of chocolate chips, chocolate drizzle, and chocolate shavings totally changes the game and turns this milkshake into a black forest delight. You can use chocolate in many ways — as a swirl to drizzle on the inner walls of the glass, as a topping, as a layer, as a base, and even as garnishes. Whether you like to use chocolate in liquid form or in solid form, it gives you so many options to improve the milkshake.

5. Mocha Pistachio Shake

A shot of espresso not only improves the flavor but also enhances the depth of the milkshake while making it a refreshing concoction for morning haziness. Addition of brewed espresso or just instant coffee powder gives the chocolate hazelnut milkshake with pistachios a caffeinated kick with the nutty sweetness. Coffee converts the milkshake into a perfect beverage for coffee lovers or afternoon pick-me-ups.