Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Candy Corn Syrup
To make the homemade candy corn syrup, add 1/2 cup of candy corn and 1/2 cup of water to a small saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the candy corn completely melts and forms a smooth syrup. Let it cool before adding it to the milkshake.

Step 2: Blend the Base Layer
In a blender, combine 1 cup of vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup of milk, and a few drops of yellow food coloring. Blend until smooth. Pour this mixture into the bottom third of a clear milkshake glass to form the yellow base layer. Place the glass in the freezer to keep this layer firm.

Step 3: Prepare the Orange Layer
Rinse out the blender, then add the remaining 1 cup of vanilla ice cream, the candy corn syrup, and a few drops of orange food coloring. Blend until smooth. Gently pour this mixture over the yellow layer in the glass, filling up to about two-thirds of the glass. Place back in the freezer to keep layers distinct.

Step 4: Create the White Top Layer
Blend together 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream with a small splash of milk (omit food coloring for a white layer). Carefully pour this over the orange layer in the glass, filling the glass to the top.

Step 5: Add Toppings
Finish the milkshake with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Garnish with candy corn pieces, and if desired, sprinkle with orange and yellow sugar sprinkles for an extra pop of color and flavor.