Milkshake is one of the easy and delicious drinks prepared with minimal ingredients like milk and ice cream. This shake is a thick, creamy, and absolutely easy to make a drink. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make a milkshake easily at home with step-by-step instructions and a video. This milkshake is a refreshing drink that can be perfect for your breakfast, evening snack, or just as a sweet treat for regular days.
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What is Milkshake?
Milkshake is a popular and one of the simplest drinks mostly loved by all age groups. This drink is not only easy to make but is also easily customizable. You can use your favorite flavor ice creams, mixins, and toppings of your choice. And the best part is it comes all together in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
The ingredients that you will need are pretty basic and you don't need fancy equipment too.
- Milk - I have used the whole milk which helps in achieving the creamiest drink and I recommend it to achieve the same. But you can also feel free to use your favorite non-dairy milk to enjoy this drink.
- Ice cream - I have used vanilla ice cream for a classical milkshake flavor but you can use the preferred ice cream of your choice
- Whipping cream- I have topped the drink with whipping cream and is totally optional to use it
You can also garnish with your favorite toppings like chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, or some chocolate shavings
How to make a Milkshake?
To prepare the drink, 1½ cup of whole milk and add 1 cup of ice cream to the blender jar. I have used refrigerated milk which is best for this drink and helps in achieving a creamy and frothy milkshake.
Now place the jar in the blender and process it for 1 minute at medium speed. After a minute the mixture would have turned nice thick creamy drink.
And it is now ready to taste and enjoy. Finally, pour the milkshake into the serving glass and top it with whipped cream and sprinkles of your choice.
Tips
- Always use cold whole milk for a perfectly thick and creamy milkshake
- Keep the ice cream at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes once they are out from the freezer. This helps the ice cream to soften and help in easy blending with the milk
- You can also make this drink without a blender by just mixing the ice cream into the milk until they combine
- Make sure not to use ice cubes while blending the milk and ice cream which makes the drink thin and watery
- Always make sure not to substitute milk with heavy whipped cream which starts to turn butter when blended
- I have topped this drink with whipping cream and some red sprinkles and you can also use chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, and other toppings of your choice
- If you choose to use mixins like cookies, nuts, or choco bites, blend them for 30 to 40 seconds once you have processed the milk and ice cream
- You can also use dairy-free ice cream and milk to make this drink
Storage Suggestions
This milkshake stays tastes best when served immediately and it does not keep well in the refrigerator for long. So I suggest enjoying it as soon as possible.
Serving Suggestions
A milkshake can be served as a drink along with your breakfast or as an evening snack. You can also serve this drink as a sweet treat for kids' party, or get-togethers.
You can also find similar cold drinks below and more at Shakes Recipes.
Milkshake Recipe video
I have also shared a short video of the Milkshake recipe below that I hope will help you to make the best creamy drink easily at home. For a quick, reference you could also find this recipe in story format.
📖 Recipe
Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Milk
- 1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
- Whipping cream, for topping
- Red Sugar or Sprinkles, for garnish, optional
Instructions
To make Milkshake
- In a jar, pour in the milk, ice cream and close the lid of the jar
- Place the jar in the blender and blend both the milk and ice cream for 1 minute until it turns smooth and frothy
- Now remove the jar from the blender and pour the milkshake into a glass
- Garnish the milkshake with whipping cream and sprinkles of your choice
To Serve
- Serve this delicious Milkshake immediately as a treat, evening snack, or party
Video
Notes
- I have used whole milk and vanilla ice cream for making this milkshake and you can use your favorite ice cream for different flavors
- You can also make this milkshake without a blender by just mixing the ice cream into the milk until they are combined
- I have topped this drink with whipping cream and some red sprinkles and you can also use chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, and other toppings of your choice
- This milkshake is the perfect refreshing drink that can be served as a treat, snack, or a summer drink
Nutrition
FAQ
A milkshake is a blended or shaken drink usually prepared with milk and ice cream. It is typically served for breakfast, evening snacks,s or a sweet treat for regular days.
1 cup of milk and ½ cup of basic ice cream blended together gives a simple milkshake.
Using whole milk and whole fat ice cream gives a thicker milkshake.
Ice cubes usually tend to thin out the drink, instead, you can use refrigerated milk and ice cream for nice cold, creamy and thick milkshakes.
Milk with full-fat is best for this particular recipe. And you can also use half and half to make a thicker drink as well.
I really hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
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