Creamy Strawberry Milkshake (Printable)
A thick, creamy blended strawberry milkshake with vanilla ice cream, ready in 5 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Milkshake Base
01 - 1½ cups cold whole milk
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
03 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
→ Sweetener
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, adjusted to taste
→ Garnish
05 - Whipped cream
06 - Fresh strawberry slices
# How To Make:
01 - Place the hulled strawberries, cold whole milk, vanilla ice cream, and granulated sugar into a blender jar.
02 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed for approximately 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the milkshake and add more sugar if desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
04 - Divide the milkshake evenly between two chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It takes five minutes from fridge to glass, which means you are never more than one small decision away from happiness.
- The sweetness level is entirely in your hands, so you can please picky eaters and sugar lovers alike without breaking a sweat.
02 -
- Frozen strawberries make a dramatically thicker shake, so if you want that spoonable diner consistency, freeze them overnight before blending.
- A splash of vanilla extract or a squeeze of lemon juice can wake up flat berries and turn a good shake into an unforgettable one.
03 -
- Halve your strawberries before blending to protect your blender blades and ensure a smoother result with less effort.
- Taste your ice cream alone first because if it tastes flat, your milkshake will too, and no amount of sugar can fix a bland base.