Vanilla Milkshake

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Learn how to make the perfect vanilla milkshake with this 3-ingredient recipe. It takes just 3 minutes to prepare this cold and creamy treat.

Total Time3

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Calories: 799kcal

Load milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla ice cream into a blender. Put the lid on and secure.
Add ingredients to the blender, following the order listed.
Puree until combined.
Turn on the blender, starting at LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for 30 seconds.
Pour milkshake into a cup. Drink immediately.

Optional: Top the drink with a dollop of whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Homemade whipped cream can be made by whisking together ¼ cup heavy cream and heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of sugar using a handheld milk frother.
To line the top of the cup with rainbow sprinkles, coat the top of the cup with a thin layer of whipped cream and dip into sprinkles.
Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before putting it in the blender. This will make it easier to scoop and blend.
When loading ingredients in the blender, the liquid should be the first to go in. The heaviest and hardest ingredients should go in last.
If you need thin your milkshake, add a bit of milk and blend of 10 seconds.
Add more ice cream if you want a thicker milkshake.
Enjoy the milkshake as soon as you make it. If you store it in the refrigerator, it will melt and become too watery.
The perfect milkshake formula is 2 ½ cups ice cream for every ¾ cup of milk.