Milkshake
Classic vanilla milkshake — vanilla ice cream blended with milk into thick frothy perfection. The 5-minute dessert that satisfies. The trick is slightly softened ice cream and proper blending technique.
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
31 min
Servings
6
Calories
553 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Milk1 ½ cup
- Ice Cream3 scoops
- Sugar¾ cup
- Ice1 ½
- Yogurt¾ cup
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Milk1.5 cup
- Ice Cream3 scoops
- Sugar0.75 cup
- Ice1.5
- Yogurt0.75 cup
Instructions
- 1
Take 3 cups of vanilla ice cream out of the freezer 5 minutes before blending — slightly softened blends without melting completely.
- 2
Add ice cream to blender with ½ cup of cold whole milk (less for thicker; more for thinner).
- 3
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra vanilla punch.
- 4
Blend on medium speed for 20-30 seconds — just until smooth and combined. Over-blending warms the shake and thins it.
- 5
For thicker shakes, add another scoop of ice cream. For thinner, more milk.
- 6
Pour into tall chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, sprinkles. Serve with a wide straw. Drink immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Slightly softened ice cream. Frozen-hard ice cream doesn't blend smoothly.
- 2.Don't over-blend. Each second warms the shake.
- 3.Whole milk for proper richness.
- 4.Tall chilled glass.
🔬 Why It Works
Great milkshakes have the right thick-but-drinkable consistency. Slightly softened ice cream incorporates without requiring extra blending time (which warms). Whole milk provides richness; vanilla extract amplifies the vanilla flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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