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Candy Corn Milkshake Float Treat

A playful and festive milkshake float with layers of vanilla ice cream, orange candy, and fizzy cream soda, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 milkshake floats
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Milkshake Layers
  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened, divided Let it soften slightly for easy blending.
  • 1 cup whole milk Use half-and-half for a richer texture if desired.
  • 1/4 cup orange candy melts, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar You can substitute honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness.
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • yellow gel food coloring Optional for coloring the layers.
  • orange gel food coloring Optional for coloring the layers.
  • 1 cup cream soda or vanilla cream soda, chilled Add at the very end to maintain fizz.
  • whipped cream, for topping
  • 1/2 cup candy corn, for garnish
  • 4 pieces tall milkshake glasses

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the Orange Layer: Add 1 cup of the vanilla ice cream, 1/3 cup of the milk, the melted orange candy melts, and 2 teaspoons of sugar to a blender. Blend on medium speed for 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and thick. Then divide it evenly among the bottoms of the 4 glasses.
  2. Chill the First Layer: Place the glasses in the freezer for 8 to 10 minutes to help the orange layer firm up.
  3. Make the Yellow Layer: Add 1 cup of vanilla ice cream, 1/3 cup of milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining sugar to the blender. Blend until smooth, then add a few drops of yellow gel food coloring and blend briefly to achieve a bright color.
  4. Add the Yellow Layer and Chill Again: Remove the glasses from the freezer. Gently pour the yellow milkshake mixture over the orange layer, using a spoon to control the flow. Freeze the glasses for another 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Blend the White Layer and Finish the Float: Rinse the blender and blend 1 cup of vanilla ice cream with 1/3 cup of milk until smooth. Pour this white layer over the yellow layer in each glass.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Slowly pour 1/4 cup of chilled cream soda down the side of each glass. Top with whipped cream and candy corn. Serve immediately.

Notes

Best enjoyed right away. If needed, keep glasses in the fridge for up to 1 day, but layers will soften. Blend the layers separately and freeze them if necessary for longer storage.