Description
This Homemade Milkshake recipe is a quick and delicious treat made with creamy ice cream and full-fat milk, blended to smooth perfection. Customizable with chocolate syrup or fruit, it’s garnished beautifully with whipped topping, sprinkles, and cherries or strawberries, making it a classic dessert favorite for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Milkshake Base
- 1½ cups ice cream (vanilla or chocolate)
- ¼ cup full-fat milk
Optional Flavorings
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup (for chocolate shakes)
Garnishes
- Whipped topping
- Sprinkles
- Maraschino cherries or sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the ice cream and full-fat milk. If you want to make a chocolate shake or add extra flavor, include chocolate syrup or your choice of fruit at this stage.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on medium to high speed until it turns smooth, creamy, and well combined without any lumps.
- Serve: Pour the blended milkshake evenly into two tall glasses for serving.
- Garnish: Top each glass with a generous amount of whipped topping, followed by sprinkles and your preferred fruit garnish like maraschino cherries or sliced strawberries to finish.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk and quality ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less chocolate syrup, or omit it for a classic vanilla shake.
- For a thicker shake, add more ice cream or reduce the milk slightly.
- Milkshakes are best enjoyed immediately to maintain their creamy texture.
