Milk Shakes Recipe

Prep

Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for 5–10 minutes so the milkshake stays cold longer.

Scoop 3 cups of vanilla ice cream into the blender. Add 1 cup whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. If you want a sweeter shake, add 1 teaspoon granulated sugar.

Blend on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until smooth. If the shake is too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse to reach desired consistency. For a thicker shake, add 2–4 ice cubes and pulse briefly.

Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla, blending briefly after adjustments.

Pour the milkshake into chilled glasses, top each with about 2 tablespoons (0.25 cups total split) whipped cream, and garnish with a maraschino cherry or sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.

Place 3 cups chocolate ice cream, 3/4 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup and 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder into the blender.

Blend on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until uniformly smooth. Scrape down the sides once if needed and blend another 5–10 seconds.

If the shake is too thin, add a small scoop (2 tablespoons) of ice cream and pulse. If too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse.

Pour into chilled glasses, top with whipped cream (about 2 tablespoons per glass) and sprinkle chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Serve immediately.

Add 3 cups strawberry ice cream (or frozen yogurt), 3/4 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup (or jam), 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice and 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries to the blender.

Blend on medium-high until smooth, about 20–30 seconds. For a chunkier shake, pulse briefly instead of fully blending.

Adjust consistency: add milk 1 tablespoon at a time to thin, or add more ice cream for thickness. Taste and add more syrup or a pinch of sugar if needed.

Pour into chilled glasses, top with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry for garnish. Serve immediately.

To make a malted milkshake, add 1 tablespoon malt powder to any base before blending and mix until smooth.

If preparing two servings at once, divide ingredients evenly or double quantities as needed. Clean blender rim between varieties to avoid flavor transfer.

Serve immediately for best texture; milkshakes will thin if left at room temperature.