The Ultimate Homemade Vanilla Milkshake
A classic vanilla milkshake that’s creamy, nostalgic, and perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
- Maraschino cherry (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your blender: Begin by ensuring your blender is clean and dry. Pre-chill your glasses in the freezer.
- Scoop the ice cream: Scoop two cups of vanilla ice cream into the blender. Let it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes for easier scooping.
- Pour in the milk: Add one cup of milk right over the ice cream.
- Add vanilla extract: Pour in one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Blend it up: Secure the lid and blend on low speed, increasing to medium until creamy, about 20-30 seconds.
- Taste test: Adjust sweetness by adding vanilla extract or powdered sugar if necessary.
- Serve: Pour into pre-chilled glasses, top with whipped cream and a cherry if desired.
Notes
For a thicker shake, use whole milk or half-and-half. Add fun mix-ins like cookies or fruit for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: milkshake, vanilla, dessert, creamy, nostalgic
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