Strawberry Milkshakes
on Jul 08, 2024
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Sweet strawberries, tasty vanilla ice cream, and creamy whole milk are blended together to create a classic treat! Strawberry Milkshakes are simple and can be ready to enjoy in no time.
There is never a bad time to enjoy a shake! Strawberry milkshakes are perfect for a warm spring afternoon, or as a dessert any day of the week. You’ll only need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to whip up the most creamy, delicious treat that everyone will love. Each element helps the milkshake to have the perfect texture, but the key is using strawberries that are frozen! This is the best way to get the right consistency.
I love that you can decide how much you want to make with this recipe, whether that is doubling it or halving it for a smaller group. Strawberry milkshakes are one of the most classic desserts around because you simply can’t go wrong with the flavor!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is the perfect dessert or treat that takes less than 10 minutes to throw together!
- The consistency is creamy and smooth.
- The flavor is not too sweet and overpowering, but is subtle and tasty enough to satisfy a sweet tooth!
Recipe Ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream—Your favorite brand.
- Whole Milk—This will allow all the ingredients to blend together smoothly.
- Frozen Strawberries—To add a nice texture, color, and bright flavor!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Strawberry Milkshakes
Step #1. Dump all of your ingredients into a blender.
Step #2. Blend the ingredients together starting on a low speed and working your way up to a high speed until smooth and creamy. If your blender has a milkshake function you can use that. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
In this recipe, we will not be using ice to thicken the milkshake but instead rely on the frozen strawberries to help add a thicker texture. Because of this, you will want to make sure you are using frozen strawberries. If you only have fresh strawberries then you will want to cut off the stems and let them freeze before blending them.
It depends on how you like it! The milkshake should be thick enough for a spoon to stand in it yet thin enough to be able to drink. If you prefer a thicker milkshake, you can add an extra ½ cup of frozen strawberries. On the other hand if you want a thinner milkshake then you can add an extra ¼ cup of milk until you get your desired consistency.
Unfortunately, these milkshakes cannot be stored because they develop an odd texture when frozen and reblended. Luckily it only takes 10 minutes to whip up these milkshakes, which means if you have extra ingredients you can have this delicious dessert multiple nights in a row!
Popular Substitutions and Variations
Strawberry milkshakes are the most tasty treat on their own, but you can also add other ingredients to switch up the flavor! Here are some of our favorite ways to mix up this recipe.
- Want to make this milkshake vegan? No problem! You can make this recipe using dairy free ice cream and any type of nut milk. You won’t even notice a difference.
- If you want to make this milkshake even more rich and delicious, you can either use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla, or add chocolate syrup to the blender before mixing!
- Add some extra fruit to make this milkshake taste like a tropical paradise! You can use frozen bananas, pineapple, or mango for a fruity flavor.
- For extra nutrients and flavor, try adding a scoop of protein powder to your milkshake! You can use vanilla or strawberry flavored.
How to Serve Strawberry Milkshakes
This recipe will make about 4 cups of milkshake, so you can divide it into as many servings as you’d like. You can serve this dessert to a large crowd at a big gathering or just on a normal weeknight for a sweet treat! Pour the milkshakes into small glasses and serve with a spoon or straw.
We always top our milkshakes off with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, but you can also add chopped nuts or sprinkles for more decoration and flavor.
Expert Tips
- Allow your ice cream to sit out for a few minutes before using, but don’t let it become too soft otherwise the milkshake will be runny.
- For extra flavor you can add ¼ cup of strawberry syrup to your milkshakes.
- We use frozen whole strawberries, but slices will work as well! If you are using slices then you’ll only need about 2 cups.
- If you don’t have a regular blender, you can use an immersion blender instead.
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Strawberry Milkshakes
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
Instructions
- Dump all of your ingredients into a blender.
- Blend the ingredients together starting on a low speed and working your way up to a high speed until smooth and creamy. If your blender had a milkshake function then you can use that instead.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- These milkshakes cannot be stored leftover.
- For a thicker milkshake, add an extra half cup of frozen strawberries. For a thinner milkshake, add an extra 1/4 cup of milk.
- If you only have fresh strawberries then you’ll want to cut the stems off and let them freeze before using them. The frozen strawberries help give the milkshakes a thicker texture.
- For extra flavor you can add 1/4 cup of strawberry syrup to your milkshakes.
- This recipe makes about 4 cups of milkshake, so you can divide it into as many servings as you’d like.
- We used frozen whole strawberries, but slices will work as well. If you’re using slices then you’ll only need about 2 cups.
