Classic Milkshake Recipe
Classic Milkshake Recipe made with vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and your favorite toppings. Quick, creamy, and perfect for homemade shakes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint ice cream (about 2 cups)
- 2/3 cup milk, preferably whole
- Flavor boost options:
- 1 tablespoon malted milk powder or powdered milk
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon vanilla or chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or espresso powder
- Mix-in and topping options:
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candy, nuts, cookies, or fruit
- Chocolate syrup or sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- Sprinkles
- Finely chopped nuts
Instructions
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature until it begins to soften.
- Chill your milkshake glasses in the freezer or fridge.
- Add milk to a blender, followed by any flavor boosters you’re using, then the softened ice cream.
- Blend on low, increasing to medium speed until smooth and pourable.
- Add mix-ins like chopped candy or cookies. Pulse gently to combine without overmixing.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup or caramel sauce into chilled glasses, pour in the milkshake, and top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.
Notes
Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for best results. Flavor boosts like strawberry jam or espresso powder add depth. Don’t over-blend mix-ins to keep the texture. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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