Valentine Strawberry Milkshake (Printer-friendly)

Enjoy a rich, creamy strawberry and vanilla blended drink. Quick to prepare, ideal for a sweet treat or special celebration.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups whole milk, cold
02 - 1 cup vanilla ice cream

→ Fruits

03 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - Whipped cream, for topping
07 - 2 fresh strawberries, halved
08 - Sprinkles or mini heart-shaped candies

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the hulled strawberries, cold whole milk, vanilla ice cream, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract into a blender.
02 - Process the mixture on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the milkshake is completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the milkshake and incorporate additional granulated sugar if a sweeter profile is desired. Blend briefly to combine.
04 - Evenly pour the prepared milkshake into two pre-chilled tall glasses.
05 - Optionally, top each serving with whipped cream, adorn with a fresh strawberry half, and sprinkle with decorative candies. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's astonishingly quick to whip up, yet it feels incredibly decadent, like you put in far more effort than you actually did.
  • You can easily adjust the sweetness and thickness to your exact liking, making it the perfect treat no matter your mood or the occasion.
02 -
  • I once made the mistake of using room temperature milk, and ended up with a sad, thin excuse for a milkshake always make sure your dairy is thoroughly chilled for ultimate creaminess.
  • Discovering that frozen strawberries give you an incredibly thick, frosty shake without diluting the flavor with ice was a total gamechanger for me.
03 -
  • Resist the urge to overblend, as it can start to melt the ice cream and make your shake less thick and creamy blend just until smooth, then stop.
  • Invest in a really good quality pure vanilla extract it makes an undeniable difference in the overall depth and aroma of your milkshake.

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