Copycat McDonald's Smarties McFlurry Recipe

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">500ml full-fat milk</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">500ml double cream</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">150g granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp vanilla extract</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Pinch of salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">4 egg yolks</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">200g Smarties chocolate candy (or M&Ms)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">120ml chocolate sauce</li></ul>

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Ice cream maker</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Thermometer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Large saucepan</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Tall serving glasses</li></ul>

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Begin by making the vanilla soft serve base. In a large saucepan, combine the milk, 300ml of the double cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches about 70°C (158°F) – hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornflour until smooth and pale. Slowly pour about 240ml of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs so they don't scramble when added to the hot mixture (a crucial step for a smooth ice cream base).</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, whisking continuously. Return to medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (approximately 82-85°C or 180-185°F). This custard base is the foundation of your soft serve's rich texture.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps. Stir in the remaining 200ml double cream. Cover the surface directly with cling film (to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight. The thorough chilling is essential for the best texture in your final soft serve.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes or until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. The air incorporated during churning gives the ice cream that signature McFlurry fluffiness.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>While the ice cream churns, place your serving glasses in the freezer to chill. Also, roughly chop about half of the Smarties into smaller pieces, leaving the rest whole for varied texture throughout your McFlurry.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>To assemble your McFlurries, start by drizzling a tablespoon of chocolate sauce around the inside of each chilled glass. Add a layer of soft serve, then sprinkle in some Smarties and another drizzle of chocolate sauce. Continue layering until the glasses are full, finishing with a generous swirl of soft serve on top.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Finish with a final sprinkle of Smarties on top and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. For the authentic McDonald's experience, insert a spoon into each McFlurry and serve immediately. The contrast between the cold, creamy ice cream and the crunchy candy creates that signature McFlurry texture we all love!</li></ol>