Milkshakes Recipe

Name: Tropical Beach Cafes MILKSHAKES Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cups whole milk; 2 cups vanilla ice cream; 1 tbs granulated sugar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbs chocolate syrup (optional for swirl/extra sweetness); 1 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled; 1 tsp strawberry jam (optional for extra fruitiness); 0.5 cups whipped cream; 2 to taste maraschino cherry; 2 tsp chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Inspired by Tropical Beach Cafe

Time15m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Classic Milkshake Base

1 cups whole milk

2 cups vanilla ice cream

1 tbs granulated sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Milkshake Add-ins

2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbs chocolate syrup (optional for swirl/extra sweetness)

Strawberry Milkshake Add-ins

1 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

1 tsp strawberry jam (optional for extra fruitiness)

Garnishes (optional)

1/2 cups whipped cream

2 to taste maraschino cherry

2 tsp chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Method

Classic Milkshake Base

Chill equipment

If you have time, place the milkshake glasses in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to keep the milkshake cold longer.

Add 1 cup whole milk, 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract to a blender. Secure the lid.

Blend on medium-high for 20–45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and thick. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed, then blend another 5–10 seconds. The texture should be pourable but thick—add up to 2 tablespoons more milk for a thinner shake or an extra 1/2 cup ice cream for a thicker consistency.

Chocolate Milkshake Add-ins

For a chocolate milkshake, add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender with the base ingredients. If you want pronounced chocolate ribbons or extra sweetness, drizzle 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup into the blender or reserve some to swirl inside the glass before pouring.

Blend until fully incorporated, about 30–40 seconds, scraping as needed. Taste and add a touch more sugar (up to 1 teaspoon) if you prefer it sweeter.

Strawberry Milkshake Add-ins

For a strawberry milkshake, add 1 cup hulled fresh or frozen strawberries to the blender with the base ingredients. If using frozen berries, allow the blender to run a little longer to break them down smoothly.

Optional: add 1 teaspoon strawberry jam for extra concentrated fruit flavor. Blend until smooth, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once if needed.

Garnishes (optional)

If you reserved chocolate syrup, drizzle it along the inside of chilled glasses. Pour the finished milkshake into the prepared glasses.

Top each milkshake with about 1/4 cup whipped cream. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chocolate shavings or sprinkles over the whipped cream, and add a maraschino cherry on top if desired.

Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.