How to Make a Blizzard with a Stand Mixer
Most days when I’m testing trendy recipes, I do so on my own while my husband’s at work and the kids are at school. But I held onto this one for the first day of spring break when the kids were home—a decision that made this mom wildly popular. For our test run, we used vanilla bean ice cream, halved peanut butter cups and a couple handfuls of mini chocolate chips. It was rich, balanced and just textured enough to feel a bit more special than a simple afternoon scoop.
Let your ice cream sit out for a few minutes so it softens slightly; you’re aiming for scoopable, not melted. You can chill the mixing bowl beforehand if you want to keep everything extra cold, but that’s entirely optional. Honestly, my family has no patience for that level of extra care.
Add the ice cream to the bowl and mix it on medium speed until it smooths out and loosens slightly (a few seconds should be enough). Then add your mix-ins and continue mixing until they’re incorporated. The result is thick, creamy, and packed full of goodies, with every bite hitting a little differently depending on what you’ve mixed in. It’s just as easy to eat as it is to make—and, in our case, is gone almost as quickly.
While this may have been the first time I thought to use my KitchenAid for a homemade Blizzard, it certainly won’t be the last.
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