Strawberry Milkshake
Posted Jun 28, 2024, Updated Jul 22, 2024
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This strawberry milkshake recipe is thick & creamy with a rich strawberry flavor from real strawberries. Learn how to make a strawberry milkshake at home with only 5 ingredients in 5 minutes!
When it comes to ice cream, I believe homemade is always best – and this strawberry milkshake recipe is no exception.
Seriously, this is the best strawberry milkshake ever. It’s rich and creamy with a bold strawberry flavor completely naturally imparted by real strawberries, strawberry jam and strawberry ice cream. Use organic ingredients to skip the preservatives & artificial colors and flavors found in restaurant shakes.
Plus, this strawberry shake is easy to make in five minute with only five ingredients. It’s a simple and refreshing summer dessert! Also try our chocolate milkshake and vanilla milkshake recipes!
Strawberry Milkshake: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Whole milk. heavy cream or half and half are good substitutes for whole milk.
- Strawberry ice cream. I suggest an organic variety for the best quality and flavor – or use homemade strawberry ice cream (so good).
- Strawberry jam. Using strawberry jam intensifies the berry flavor naturally. You could also use strawberry sauce or syrup if you have it on hand.
- Strawberries. fresh or frozen both work well.
- Vanilla extract. Vanilla bean paste can be used in place of extract.
How to Make a Strawberry Milkshake
Let’s walk through this strawberry milkshake recipe together, and remember to watch the video for further help!
Begin by removing the strawberry ice cream from the freezer about 5 minutes before making this recipe to soften slightly.
Then, put the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a blender, breaking up the ice cream as you add it to the blender (for easier blending).
Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, for 15-20 seconds for a thick milkshake. Do not over blend or it will be runny.
Serve
Pour the strawberry milkshake into 2 to 4 glasses depending on your desired serving size! Top them with whipped cream, extra strawberries, etc.
Store/Freeze
I doubt you will have any leftover strawberry milkshake, but if you do, you can store it in the freezer for up to 1 week in a glass jar. Let it thaw enough to drink in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving leftovers.
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe FAQS
In this recipe there are two: strawberry ice cream and strawberry jam.
Add more ice cream or blend for a shorter period of time. Make sure all the ingredients are very cold.
Yes, this recipe is easily doubled or tripled.
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Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups Strawberry ice cream 1 pint
- ½ cup strawberries
- 3 Tablespoons strawberry jam
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Homemade whipped cream (topping)
Instructions
- Remove ice cream from the freezer about 5 minutes before making this recipe for it to soften slightly.
- Put ingredients in the order listed in the container of a blender, breaking up the ice cream as you add it to the blender (for easier blending).
- Blend, staring on low speed and increasing to high, for 15-20 seconds for a thick milkshake. Do not over blend or it will be runny.
- Top with whipped cream and serve.
Video
Notes
- Whole milk. heavy cream or half and half are good substitutes for whole milk.
- Strawberry ice cream. I suggest an organic variety for the best quality and flavor – or use homemade strawberry ice cream (so good).
- Strawberry jam. Using strawberry jam intensifies the berry flavor naturally. You could also use strawberry sauce or syrup if you have it on hand.
- Strawberries. fresh or frozen both work well.
- Vanilla extract. Vanilla bean paste can be used in place of extract.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
