Can I make this milkshake without alcohol?

Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic version of this hot chocolate by omitting the Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur.

What if I don't have Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?

If you don't have Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, you can substitute them with any other peanut butter and chocolate candy or chocolate chips. The goal is to incorporate that delicious peanut butter and chocolate flavor into the milkshake.

Can I make a dairy-free or vegan version of this milkshake?

Yes, you can make a dairy-free or vegan version of this milkshake by using non-dairy ice cream (such as almond or coconut-based), a plant-based milk (like almond milk or oat milk), and a dairy-free whipped cream alternative. You will also need to omit the Baileys, as it has dairy in it.

How do I adjust the thickness of the milkshake?

To adjust the thickness of the milkshake, you can add more ice cream to make it thicker or more milk to make it thinner. Blend in small increments until you reach your desired consistency.

Baileys Irish Cream and Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake Recipe

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup milk
2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
2 peanut butter cups, chopped
Whipped cream and additional peanut butter cups for garnish

Optional Toppings:

Chocolate syrup
Chocolate sprinkles/shaved chocolate
Caramel sauce
Maraschino Cherries

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Instructions

Blend the ice cream, milk, Baileys and chopped peanut butter cups in a blender until smooth.
Pour the milkshake into a glass and top with whipped cream and remaining peanut butter cups.
Add any additional toppings
Enjoy!

Notes

USE CHOCOLATE MILK OR ICE CREAM

Make this extra chocolatey by substituting chocolate milk for the regular milk, or chocolate ice cream for the vanilla ice cream. Going for the ultimate chocolate fix? Swap both the milk and the ice cream for chocolate!

PUMP UP THE FLAVOR

Add some creamy peanut butter or chocolate syrup to intensify the flavors of the milkshake.

CRANK UP THE TOPPINGS

Don’t skimp on the fun part! Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce or caramel sauce or chocolate shavings to really take this to the next level.

TRY DIFFERENT LIQUORS

Sick of Bailey’s or just want to try something new? While Bailey’s Irish Cream is the traditional choice for this recipe, you can experiment with other coffee liqueurs, such as Kahlua or an Irish whiskey of your choice. You could also try peppermint schnapps. Keep in mind that using a different liqueur may change the flavor a bit.

Author: Anna Luther