Description
Smooth, creamy classic vanilla milkshake whispers nostalgia from American diners. Cool vanilla ice cream blended with milk creates a refreshing treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 2 cups (344 g / 12.1 ounces) vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (122 g / 4.3 ounces) whole milk
Flavoring:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Gather vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract, allowing the ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature for easier blending.
- Transfer the softened ice cream into a blender, carefully measuring the milk and vanilla extract to ensure a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse on high speed, creating a smooth and velvety texture that combines all ingredients seamlessly.
- Pause the blending process and use a spatula to scrape down the sides, ensuring no pockets of unmixed ingredients remain trapped along the blender walls.
- Assess the milkshake’s consistency, adding small amounts of milk if the mixture appears too thick or incorporating additional ice cream if the blend seems too thin.
- Continue blending until the milkshake reaches a luxurious, drinkable consistency with a uniform color and texture.
- Select a tall, chilled glass to enhance the milkshake’s presentation and serving experience.
- Gently pour the creamy mixture into the glass, allowing it to flow smoothly without splashing.
- Optionally crown the milkshake with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a vibrant maraschino cherry for a classic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the milkshake at its peak temperature and creamy perfection.
Notes
- Chill your glass beforehand to keep the milkshake frosty and delightful longer.
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the richest, most authentic flavor profile.
- Adjust milk quantity carefully to achieve your perfect milkshake thickness.
- Blend in quick, short pulses to prevent over-mixing and maintain a smooth texture.
- Serve immediately after blending to enjoy maximum coldness and creamy consistency.
- Optional toppings like whipped cream and cherry can elevate the classic milkshake experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg