Drinks

Classic Vanilla Milkshake

A thick, cold vanilla milkshake blended with real ice cream and milk until smooth and creamy. It is best served right away in chilled glasses with a little whipped cream on top if you like.

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Ingredients

• vanilla ice cream3 cups
• whole milk1 cup
• pure vanilla extract1 tsp
• sugar1 to 2 tbsp, optional
• ice cubes4 to 6, optional for a thicker shake
• whipped creamfor serving, optional

Method

1. Chill two serving glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, vanilla extract, and optional sugar to a blender.
3. Blend briefly until smooth and creamy, stopping as soon as the shake is combined so it stays thick.
4. If you want a thicker milkshake, add a few ice cubes and blend again just until crushed and incorporated.
5. Pour into the chilled glasses and serve immediately, topped with whipped cream if desired.