M&M McFlurry Recipe

This colorful M&M McFlurry Recipe recreates the beloved candy-coated treat with just three ingredients. By blending premium vanilla bean ice cream with a splash of milk and gently pulsing in mini M&Ms, you get a thick, spoon-defying dessert loaded with chocolate crunch in every bite—no broken ice cream machine required.

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M&M McFlurry Ingredients

The Base:

• 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream: Use a high-quality brand with a dense, creamy texture. “Vanilla Bean” or “Homestyle” varieties work best to mimic soft serve.
• 1 tbsp Whole Milk: The lubricant needed to blend the hard ice cream into a flurry consistency without making it a milkshake.

The Candy:

• 1/2 cup Mini M&Ms: Mini M&Ms are superior for this recipe because they distribute more evenly and offer a better crunch-to-cream ratio than full-sized candies.

How To Make M&M McFlurry

1. Temper the Ice Cream: Remove your ice cream from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. It should be soft enough to scoop easily but not melting into soup around the edges. This “tempering” step is the secret to a thick texture.
2. Blend the Cream: Place the softened ice cream and the tablespoon of milk into a blender or food processor. Blend on low speed until smooth and creamy. If it sticks, stop and stir; avoid adding more milk unless absolutely necessary.
3. Add the Candy: Pour the mini M&Ms into the blender.
4. The Pulse: Pulse the blender 2 to 3 times in very short bursts. You want to mix the candies in and perhaps crack a few shells, but you do not want to pulverize them. The colors will bleed, and the crunch will be lost if you over-blend.
5. Serve: Pour or scoop the thick mixture into a chilled glass. Eat immediately with a spoon.

Recipe Tips

• Pulse Control: If you are worried about crushing the candies too much, skip the blender for the last step. Pour the blended ice cream into a bowl and fold the M&Ms in by hand with a spatula. This keeps the colors pristine.
• Chill Your Glass: Place your serving cup in the freezer for 15 minutes before making the McFlurry. A frozen glass keeps the dessert from melting while you eat it.
• Chocolate Swirl: For a “chocolate” version, squeeze a tablespoon of chocolate syrup into the blender before adding the M&Ms.
• Candy Variations: While Minis are classic, you can use Peanut M&Ms or Peanut Butter M&Ms for a different texture profile, though you may want to chop them roughly first.

What To Serve With M&M McFlurry

• French Fries: The salty potato dipping combo is a fast-food staple.
• Cheeseburger: The perfect dessert to follow a savory meal.
• Popcorn: A salty snack on the side enhances the sweet candy flavor.
• Apple Slices: A fresh crunch to cleanse the palate.

How To Store M&M McFlurry

• Freeze: If you have leftovers, freeze them in a cup. To eat, let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes to soften back to a spoonable consistency. Note that the M&M shells may lose their crunch after freezing.

M&M McFlurry Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 580 kcal
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 72g
• Sugar: 65g
• Protein: 8g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving.

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