Creamy Classic Vanilla Milkshake Recipe Easy Homemade 3-Ingredient Shake
A quick and easy homemade vanilla milkshake made with just three simple ingredients: vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and pure vanilla extract. This creamy classic shake is smooth, nostalgic, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large glass (1 serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional: sugar or honey (to taste)
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Measure out 2 cups (480 ml) of vanilla ice cream, 1 cup (240 ml) of whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract to your blender. Optionally add a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness.
- Pulse the blender a few times to break up the ice cream, then blend continuously for about 20-30 seconds until smooth and creamy. Avoid overblending.
- Check consistency: If too thick, add a splash more milk and blend briefly. If too thin, add a little more ice cream.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by blending in a teaspoon of sugar or honey if desired.
- Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use quality vanilla ice cream and keep ingredients cold for best texture. Avoid overblending to prevent thinning the shake. A pinch of salt enhances sweetness. For a chilled glass, freeze the serving glass for 10 minutes before pouring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 1520
- Carbohydrates: 4050
- Protein: 68
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