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Dark Chocolate Milkshakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

July 15, 2015 Sam 52 Comments

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Rich, creamy dark chocolate milkshakes peppered with flecks of dark chocolate candy bars are swirled and drizzled with accents of homemade salted caramel.

Dark Chocolate Milkshakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

I actually have two recipes to share with you today.  Two delicious, very easy, no-bake (courtesy of my broken oven) recipes that pair flawlessly with one another (though they function quite nicely independently as well).

Yesterday I was ecstatic to learn that my oven was ready to pick up a full day earlier than originally scheduled, only to learn once it arrived at my house that the door was shattered.  Two hours on the phone later, I’m hopeful the replacement will arrive Friday (though I’ve been told it’s unlikely).

One small silver lining of this oven fiasco is that it’s pushing me to create more no-bake recipes, which I don’t often experiment with.   Also, I’d have to say that it’s fortunate that my oven decided to expire now rather than in the middle of winter–what better time to for no-bake desserts than during the dog days of summer when chilled recipes reign king and many people prefer to let their ovens hibernate for the season.

Dark Chocolate Milkshakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

No-bake recipes tend to be quicker and easier than those that require an oven, and these milkshakes and caramel sauce are no exception (fortunately my stove top is still functioning, or the caramel sauce would not have been a possibility, either).

The caramel sauce should be made in advance and allowed to cool a bit before being swirled into the glasses and drizzled on top the shakes.  It’s very important to whisk the full amount of time indicated and to ensure that the sugar has completely dissolved (otherwise you will have grainy caramel).  If you like your caramel a bit thicker, feel free to omit a tablespoon or two of the heavy cream.

The milkshakes come together very quickly with only a few ingredients, and as with most recipes, the quality of the ingredients that you choose will make a significant impact on the resulting flavor.  I recommend using both a premium ice cream and premium dark chocolate (3/4 of a bar of Ghirardelli 60% went into these milkshakes).

Dark Chocolate Milkshakes with Salted Caramel SauceDark Chocolate Milkshake with Salted Caramel Sauce

These shakes are very thick and studded with a generous proportion of dark chocolate flakes; there will be satisfied chewing of chocolate and struggles with straws (you may want to use a spoon), but I’m quite certain you’ll find it to be worth it.

While the recipe for the milkshakes serves only two, the caramel recipe below will make much more than you need for two milkshakes and can be stored in an airtight container (I recommend a mason jar with a removable lid that can be easily reheated before pouring over future milkshakes and sundaes).

Caramel Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • In small saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream and butter.
  • Stir until butter is completely melted.
  • Increase heat to medium and whisk, non-stop for 5 minutes (until sauce slightly thickens and sugar is completely dissolved--do not allow to boil).
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and sea salt.
  • Allow to cool before serving.
  • Excess sauce should be stored in refrigerator in airtight container--warm in microwave before using.
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Dark Chocolate Milkshakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

5 from 3 votes
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Servings: 2 (recipe can be easily doubled or tripled)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate ice cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 oz finely chopped dark chocolate
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce divided, see recipe above
  • Whipped cream for topping if desired

Instructions

  • Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce along the insides of 2 milkshake serving glasses.
  • In blender, pulse ice cream, heavy cream, dark chocolate and vanilla until well combined (about 1 minute).
  • Divide milkshake mixture between prepared glasses.
  • Top with whipped cream (if desired) and drizzle with caramel sauce.
  • Serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:40 am

    These milkshakes look so decadent and delicious! Love the salted caramel sauce with the dark chocolate! What a perfect treat for summer!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you so much Kelly!

      Reply
  2. Kennedy [email protected] KCole's Creative Corner says

    July 16, 2015 at 8:05 am


    OOOOH YUM! That salted caramel look divine 😉 I really need one of these right now 😀 Thanks for sharing, Sam!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:37 am

    These look awesome! Love the chocolate/caramel combo 🙂

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you Medha! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Harriet Emily says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:01 pm


    Now this is my kind of milkshake! Chocolate and caramel is hands down the best combo ever! Ahhh I could so do with one of these right now! They look amazing <3

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    July 16, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Caramel sauce has always intimidated me! Any tips on how to keep it from burning?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Hi Felicia! This caramel sauce is pretty easy because you don’t bring it to a boil, so it’s hard to burn it. Just don’t walk away from it even for a second and make sure you keep on stirring 🙂

      Reply
  6. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

    July 16, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    This milkshakes look heavenly, Sam! I seriously wish I could grab one straight out of my screen right now! I love that there’s chunks of chocolate in it…I don’t mind the struggle with the straw sipping! I also love the beautiful caramel sauce you made to go with it. I’d say you’re doing a pretty darn fantastic job without an oven!! <3

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Beeta!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    July 16, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    Sam these look so sinful!! Please pass me few of these!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Will do! Thanks, Ami! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    July 16, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    I’m not a milkshake fan…but I think I could be made into a convert when dark chocolate is involved!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you, Dani!

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    July 16, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    Ugh I hope your oven woes are over soon! That stuff is the worst! But on the plus side these milkshakes sound absolutely awesome!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you, Ashley!

      Reply
  10. Zainab says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    A silver lining in the oven fiasco indeed! These look so decadent!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you, Zainab!

      Reply
  11. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:42 am

    I love milkshakes! Especially in this crazy hot weather – they are PERFECT! These flavors sound divine!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 20, 2015 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Chelsea!

      Reply
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