Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream (slightly softened)
- 1 cup whole milk (for authentic creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- Tall chilled milkshake glass
- Long spoon and straw (for the full diner experience)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ice Cream: Scoop 3 cups of premium vanilla ice cream into your blender. Let the ice cream soften slightly at room temperature for about 5 minutes before blending.
- Add the Milk: Pour 1 cup of cold whole milk over the ice cream. For a thicker shake, you can reduce the milk to 3/4 cup.
- Enhance with Vanilla: Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to intensify the vanilla flavor.
- Blend to Perfection: Blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds, then pulse until smooth. The milkshake should be thick enough that you need both a spoon and straw.
- Serve: Pour into a chilled tall glass, top with generous whipped cream, and crown it with a bright red maraschino cherry. Serve immediately with a long spoon and paper straw.
Notes
- Use slightly softened ice cream for easier blending
- Chill your glass beforehand to prevent quick melting
- For extra thickness, freeze your glass for 15 minutes before serving
- Adjust milk quantity based on your preferred consistency
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg