Copycat Dairy Queen Peppermint Bark Blizzard
Sweet crunch, creamy chill, and pure holiday nostalgia — this homemade version delivers all the winter magic without the drive-thru.
Ingredients
2 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream (French vanilla works best)
¼ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
½ cup peppermint bark, chopped (use both dark and white chocolate layers)
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or shaved dark chocolate
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional, for stronger mint flavor)
Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Crushed candy canes or extra bark (for garnish)
🧊 Instructions
Chop the bark: Slice your peppermint bark into small, uneven pieces — you want a mix of shards and bits to get both crunch and melt in every bite.
Blend the base: In a sturdy blender, combine ice cream, milk, and peppermint extract (if using).
Blend briefly — you want it thick, not runny.
Add the mix-ins: Stir in the chopped bark and mini chocolate chips by hand so they don’t get pulverized.
Scoop & serve: Pour into two chilled glasses or Blizzard cups, top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane pieces, and serve immediately.
💡 Tips & Notes
Chill your bowl and spoon before mixing — it keeps the Blizzard thick and scoopable.
For extra crunch, freeze your peppermint bark before chopping it.
Want to make it dairy-free? Use coconut milk ice cream and dairy-free bark — the mint still shines through.