New! Salted Caramel Cold Brew Shake Recipe

Inspired by Denny's Restaurant

Time10m

Serves2

Made on the spot with premium vanilla ice cream, mixed with cold brew coffee and caramel syrup, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of sea salt caramel sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shake Base

2 cups premium vanilla ice cream

1 cups cold brew coffee (chilled)

2 tbs caramel syrup (liquid, not thick sauce)

1/4 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)

1/2 cups ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)

Topping & Finish

1/2 cups whipped cream (fresh or aerosol)

2 tsp sea salt caramel sauce (for drizzle)

1/8 tsp fine sea salt (optional, to finish)

1 tsp extra caramel syrup (for cup drizzle, optional)

Garnish (optional)

1 each coffee beans or caramel shard

Method

Prepare Glass (optional)

Drizzle cup

If desired, drizzle 1 tsp extra caramel syrup around the inside of the serving glass. Place glass in the freezer for 5 minutes to set the drizzle slightly.

Make Shake

Combine base ingredients

Add 2 cups premium vanilla ice cream, 1 cup chilled cold brew coffee, 2 tbs caramel syrup, and 1/4 cup whole milk into a high-powered blender. If you prefer a thicker shake, add 1/2 cup ice cubes.

Blend

Pulse once or twice to break up the ice cream, then blend on medium-high for 10–20 seconds until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides once if needed and blend an additional 5–10 seconds to ensure an even texture. The shake should be pourable but thick enough to hold a whipped cream topping.

Taste and adjust

Taste a small spoonful. If you want stronger coffee flavor, add up to 2 tbs more cold brew (reduce milk slightly to maintain thickness). If you want it sweeter, add another 1 tbs caramel syrup and blend briefly.

Assemble & Finish

Pour

Pour the blended shake into the prepared chilled glass, leaving about 1 inch headspace for whipped cream.

Top with whipped cream

Pipe or spoon 1/2 cup whipped cream over the shake in an even swirl.

Drizzle and salt

Drizzle 2 tsp sea salt caramel sauce over the whipped cream. Sprinkle a very light pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of fine sea salt over the top to enhance the salted-caramel flavor.

Garnish

If using, garnish with 1 coffee bean or a small caramel shard on top for visual appeal.

Serve

Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.