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Milkshakes Recipe

Name: The Sinks MILKSHAKES Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream; 1 cups whole milk; 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract; 0.25 cups cold heavy cream (optional for extra richness); 0.25 tsp vanilla bean paste or seeds; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbsp chocolate syrup; 0.75 cups fresh or thawed frozen strawberries, hulled; 1 tbsp strawberry syrup or jam (optional, for extra sweetness); 6 pieces Oreos, coarsely crushed; 1 tbsp chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (for garnish, optional); 0.25 cups whipped cream; 1 to taste maraschino cherry; 1 tbsp sprinkles or chocolate shavings; 1 tbsp extra syrup for drizzle

Inspired by The Sink

Time15m

Serves2

Real vanilla bean ice cream hand-spun with your favorite flavors into a thick, cold, creamy shake. The perfect treat or addition to your meal! Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, or Oreo (Ask us about specials!)

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Ingredients

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Base

3 cups vanilla bean ice cream

1 cups whole milk

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/4 cups cold heavy cream (optional for extra richness)

Vanilla Shake (choose for vanilla flavor)

1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste or seeds

Chocolate Shake (choose for chocolate flavor)

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbsp chocolate syrup

Strawberry Shake (choose for strawberry flavor)

3/4 cups fresh or thawed frozen strawberries, hulled

1 tbsp strawberry syrup or jam (optional, for extra sweetness)

Oreo Shake (choose for Oreo flavor)

6 pieces Oreos, coarsely crushed

1 tbsp chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (for garnish, optional)

Add-ons & Garnish (optional)

1/4 cups whipped cream

1 to taste maraschino cherry

1 tbsp sprinkles or chocolate shavings

1 tbsp extra syrup for drizzle

Method

Prepare equipment

Chill glass (optional)

Place tall serving glasses in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to keep the milkshake colder longer.

Have a blender or milkshake machine ready and make sure blade assembly is secure. If using fresh strawberries, hull and quarter them; if using frozen, let sit 2–3 minutes to loosen.

Make base milkshake

Scoop 3 cups of real vanilla bean ice cream into the blender.

Add 1 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup cold heavy cream (if using). Add 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract to enhance flavor.

If making vanilla flavor: add 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste or seeds.

Secure lid and pulse blender 2–3 times to break up ice cream, then blend on medium-high for 10–15 seconds. Scrape down sides with a spatula if necessary.

Flavor-specific steps

Vanilla

After the base is blended, check consistency. For thicker shake blend 3–4 short pulses; for thinner add 1–2 tbsp milk and blend briefly. Pour into chilled glass.

Chocolate

Add 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tbsp chocolate syrup to the blender with the base. Pulse 3–5 times until cocoa is fully incorporated and the shake is smooth. Taste and add an extra 1 tbsp syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Pour into glass.

Strawberry

Add 3/4 cup fresh or thawed strawberries and 1 tbsp strawberry syrup or jam to the base in the blender. Blend on medium until fruit is fully pureed and evenly distributed (10–15 seconds). For visible strawberry pieces pulse a few times at the end. Pour into glass.

Oreo

Add 6 coarsely crushed Oreo cookies to the base in the blender. Pulse 4–6 times to break cookies into small pieces without turning completely smooth (you want visible cookie bits). If you prefer finer texture, blend longer. Pour into glass.

Finish & garnish

Top each milkshake with about 1/4 cup whipped cream (or to taste).

For vanilla or chocolate shakes, drizzle 1 tbsp chocolate or caramel syrup over whipped cream if desired. For strawberry, add a few strawberry slices. For Oreo, sprinkle 1 tbsp cookie crumbs on top.

Place a maraschino cherry on top if desired and add a straw and long spoon. Serve immediately.