Ube Pistachio Chaos Milkshake (Printable Version)
Creamy ube and pistachio milkshake swirled with matcha whipped cream for a colorful, sweet fusion treat.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Ube Layer
01 - 1 cup vanilla ice cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam) or ube puree
04 - 1/4 tsp ube extract (optional, for color and flavor)
→ Pistachio Layer
05 - 1 cup vanilla ice cream
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
08 - 1/4 tsp pistachio extract (optional, for flavor and color)
09 - 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Matcha Whipped Cream
10 - 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
11 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
12 - 1/2 tsp matcha green tea powder
→ Garnish
13 - 1 tbsp chopped pistachios
14 - Ube powder or sprinkles (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and matcha powder together using a hand mixer until medium peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - In a blender, combine 1 cup ice cream, 1/2 cup milk, ube halaya (or puree), and ube extract. Blend until smooth and vibrant. Pour into a jug and rinse the blender.
03 - In the clean blender, combine 1 cup ice cream, 1/2 cup milk, pistachios, pistachio extract, and green food coloring. Blend until creamy and pale green.
04 - Simultaneously pour both milkshakes into tall glasses, swirling as you go to create a marbled, 'chaotic' effect.
05 - Top each milkshake with a generous swirl of matcha whipped cream using a piping bag or spoon. Garnish with chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of ube powder or colored sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately with a wide straw.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses everyday ice cream plus a few special extras for an easy showstopper
- No cooking required and ready in just 15 minutes
- Customizable for vegan or dairy-free diets
- Fun hands-on marbling technique that even kids enjoy helping with
02 -
- Naturally vegetarian and super easy to make dairy-free by swapping the base ingredients
- Packed with visual wow factor for parties and birthdays
- The marbling technique is surprisingly simple once you try it just keep your hands steady and have fun
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer before pouring for frostier shakes
- Use fresh pistachios not the soft pre-roasted kind for bright color and flavor
- Do not rush the marbling step patience is key for those gorgeous swirls