Strawberry Milkshake

Name: Strawberry Milkshake
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups vanilla ice cream; ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries; ½ cup frozen strawberries ((sliced))

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Made with just 5 ingredients, this strawberry milkshake is a delicious and sweet treat. Get the step-by-step instructions and tips to make it at home in 3 minutes.

Homemade Strawberry Milkshake

A strawberry milkshake is a thick strawberry-flavored drink made with ice cream. It’s made with frozen strawberries and freeze-dried strawberries, which adds taste and color. The ingredients are mixed together in a blender.

For the perfect flavor and texture, it’s essential to use the right ratio of ingredients when making a strawberry milkshake. According to many of our tests, the perfect formula for a milkshake is 2 ½ cups ice cream for every ¾ cup of milk.

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Recipe Highlights

Ready in 3 minutes, this strawberry milkshake recipe is easy to make in a blender.
The drink is made by pureeing milk, vanilla extract, vanilla ice cream, freeze-dried strawberries, and frozen strawberries.
Sip on this milkshake whenever you’re craving a sweet and creamy treat.
This recipe makes a 16-ounce (2 cup) serving.

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Ingredient Notes

Milk: Whole milk will give the milkshake a creamy texture, though you can use other types of milk.
Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract enhances the flavor of strawberries. Pick a quality vanilla extract for the best taste.
Vanilla ice cream: Use your favorite brand of vanilla ice cream or gelato.
Freeze-dried strawberries: My secret to adding a boost of strawberry flavor. Use freeze-dried strawberries without added sweeteners. The only ingredient should be strawberries.
Frozen strawberries: If possible, use sliced or halved frozen strawberries. It will be easier for your blender to puree them.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Variations

Strawberry powder: Instead of freeze-dried strawberries, you can use 1 or 2 tablespoons of strawberry powder in this milkshake.

Cocoa powder: Try adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder after the vanilla extract and before the ice cream. The chocolate flavor will complement the strawberries.

Nut butter: If you love the flavor of strawberries and nuts, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of your favorite nut butter. Great options include almond butter and cashew butter.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Adding milk and vanilla extract to a blender.

Step 1: Add milk and vanilla extract to the blender.

Always start with liquid ingredients so the milkshake is smooth.

Ingredients for a strawberry milkshake in a blender.

Step 2: Add vanilla ice cream, freeze-dried strawberries, and frozen strawberries.

Step 3: Blend on low speed, then increase to high until the ingredients are fully combined.

Step 4: Pour the milkshake into a glass. Drink immediately.

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Expert Tips

Before scooping the ice cream, leave it at room temperature for a couple minutes. This will let it soften slightly so it’s easier to scoop.
Load ingredients in the blender in weight order. Start with the milk and vanilla extract, which are the lightest, and finish with the frozen strawberries, which are the heaviest.
Add a splash of milk and blend for 10 seconds for a thinner milkshake.
If you want a thicker milkshake, use extra ice cream.
Milkshakes are best enjoyed in a single sitting. Avoid refrigerating leftover milkshake because it will melt.

Questions You May Have

What are strawberry milkshakes made of?

A strawberry milkshake is made of milk, vanilla extract, vanilla ice cream, freeze-dried strawberries, and frozen strawberries. This recipe uses the perfect ratio of these ingredients.

Can I add ice to thicken the milkshake?

To thicken the milkshake, use extra ice cream. Ice will water down the flavor and texture.

Do I need to use freeze-dried strawberries?

You can leave them out, but the strawberry flavor won’t be as strong.

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