Milkshake Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect thick and creamy homemade milkshake using vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and vanilla. This easy milkshake recipe comes together in just 5 minutes and tastes like an old-fashioned diner milkshake.
Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 635cal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- blender
- ice cream scoop
- Measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- 2 (15-ounce) old-fashioned soda fountain glasses (optional but fun!)
Materials
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream (about 8 large scoops)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste Optional:
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Rainbow chocolate sprinkles
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Pour the whole milk into the blender.
- Add the vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste, if using).
- Add the vanilla ice cream.
- Blend on low just until smooth and creamy.
- Avoid overblending.
- Pour into two 15-ounce glasses.
- Top with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the richest, creamiest texture.
- Keep the ice cream in the freezer until you're ready to blend so it stays as cold as possible.
- Don't add ice. If your milkshake is too thin, blend in another scoop of ice cream instead.
- Vanilla bean paste adds a richer vanilla flavor and beautiful vanilla bean specks.
- This recipe makes 2 large (15-ounce) milkshakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 635cal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 1309IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 0.2mg