Chocolate Malted Milkshake
A chocolate malted milkshake is a classic American-style drink blending malted milk balls, chocolate malt powder, milk and vanilla ice cream into a thick, frosty treat. The Thermomix TM7 crushes the malted balls finely and whips the heavy cream to soft peaks, creating a creamy retro dessert drink with a nostalgic malty-chocolate flavour in minutes.
About this recipe
Chocolate Malted Milkshake Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate retro dessert drink, ready in minutes with your all-in-one kitchen machine. If you have been searching for a chocolate milkshake recipe Thermomix fans rave about, this one delivers a thick, frosty glass of pure nostalgia. The secret lies in the malted milk balls: the TM7 grinds them into fine crumbs, releasing their toasty, caramel-like flavour into every sip of cold milk and vanilla ice cream. Unlike a standard blender, the Thermomix keeps the texture perfectly even, so no chunky bits interrupt the silky result. A spoonful of chocolate malt powder deepens the cocoa notes, while freshly whipped heavy cream crowns the glass like a 1950s soda fountain classic. Ideal as a quick dessert, an after-school treat for children or a fun finale to a weekend barbecue, this milkshake also makes brilliant use of the whipping function for pillowy cream. Serve it immediately with extra crushed malted balls on top for that authentic American diner experience at home.
Preparation tips
- Chill your glasses in the freezer beforehand so the chocolate malted milkshake stays frosty thick from the first sip to the last, and the whipped cream holds its shape on top.
- Reserve a few malted milk balls and crush them coarsely by pulsing before adding the ice cream, then sprinkle over the finished milkshake for a crunchy contrast to the creamy texture.
- For an extra cold and thick result, freeze the milk in ice cube trays for a short while first; if the shake is too thick, simply add a splash more milk and blend briefly again.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with lactose-free milk, use lactose-free vanilla ice cream and whip a dairy-free whipping cream instead of the heavy cream; the chocolate malt powder and crushed malted balls keep the flavour identical.
- Festive party version: add a shot of coffee liqueur or chocolate liqueur for an adult milkshake, drizzle chocolate sauce inside the glasses and finish with cocoa-dusted whipped cream and a malted ball on a cocktail stick.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding precision - The Thermomix grinds the malted milk balls into fine crumbs that melt flavourfully into the milkshake. [Grinding]. [Precision Control]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends ice cream, milk and chocolate malt powder into a thick, velvety shake without lumps. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Whipped topping - The Thermomix whips the heavy cream with the butterfly whisk into soft, stable peaks for the finishing touch. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the chocolate malt powder and milk directly in the mixing bowl for consistently balanced sweetness. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Gentle melting - The TM7 melts chocolate coating from the malted balls gently without burning, for a smooth drink base. [Heating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- malted milk balls
- vanilla ice cream
- chocolate malt powder
- milk
- heavy whipping cream