Oreo Shamrock McFlurry Recipe

This homemade Oreo Shamrock McFlurry Recipe captures the magic of St. Patrick’s Day with a creamy, mint-infused soft serve base swirled with crunchy chocolate cookie chunks. By blending slightly softened vanilla ice cream with just the right amount of green food coloring, you achieve that iconic pastel hue and thick, spoonable texture without needing a McFlurry machine.

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Oreo Shamrock McFlurry Ingredients

The Minty Base:

2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream: High-quality vanilla bean ice cream provides the best flavor foundation.
1 tbsp Half-and-Half: Adds just enough liquid to help the blender without turning the dessert into a milkshake.
4 drops Mint Extract: Use pure mint or peppermint extract. A little goes a long way!
2 drops Green Food Coloring: For that signature emerald tint.

The Mix-Ins & Topping:

3 Oreo Cookies: Crushed. You want a mix of fine crumbs and larger chunks for texture.
2 tbsp Whipped Cream: For a fluffy finish.

How To Make Oreo Shamrock McFlurry

Soften the Ice Cream: Take your ice cream out of the freezer and let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes. This step is crucial. If the ice cream is rock hard, you’ll have to add too much milk to blend it, resulting in a runny shake instead of a thick flurry.
Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the softened vanilla ice cream, half-and-half, mint extract, and green food coloring.
Pulse: Blend on medium speed for 30–40 seconds. You are looking for a smooth, uniform green color and a texture that resembles soft-serve. If it’s struggling to blend, push it down with a tamper or spoon (turn blender off first!).
Add the Crunch: Break the Oreo cookies into the blender. Pulse 2 or 3 times—just enough to mix them in and break up big pieces. Do not blend continuously, or you will turn the cookies into grey dust and the mixture will lose its beautiful green color.
Serve: Pour or scoop the thick mixture into a chilled glass. Top generously with whipped cream and perhaps an extra Oreo crumble. Eat immediately with a spoon.

Recipe Tips

Mint Caution: Mint extract varies in strength. Start with 2 drops, blend, and taste. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away if it starts tasting like toothpaste.
Cookie Dust: To prevent your McFlurry from turning a muddy grey color, you can hand-stir the crushed Oreos into the green base after blending instead of pulsing them in the machine.
Chill Your Glass: A frozen glass helps keep the McFlurry thick for longer, giving you more time to enjoy it before it melts.
Texture Fix: If your mixture gets too runny, pop the blender canister in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm it back up before serving.

What To Serve With Shamrock McFlurry

French Fries: The salty potato dipping combo is a cult classic.
Chocolate Sauce: Drizzle extra chocolate syrup on top for a “muddy” mint look.
Shortbread: Serve with a buttery cookie for dipping.
Bailey’s: For an adult version, a splash of Irish cream is a delightful addition.

How To Store Oreo Shamrock McFlurry

Freeze: While best eaten fresh, you can freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe cup. Let it sit out for 5-10 minutes to soften before eating again.

Oreo Shamrock McFlurry Nutrition Facts

Calories: 450 kcal
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Sugar: 42g
Protein: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving.

FAQs

Can I use mint chip ice cream?

Yes, but it will be double minty and might not have the same creamy vanilla undertone. Plus, it’s usually already green!

Is this the same as a milkshake?

Not quite. A milkshake has more milk and is drinkable through a straw. A McFlurry is designed to be eaten with a spoon, hence the minimal liquid added.

Can I use other cookies?

Absolutely. Mint Oreos, Thin Mints, or even chocolate chip cookies make great mix-ins.