This classic and rich Strawberry Milkshake takes minutes to make and only needs four ingredients. It is certain to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Use your leftover strawberries in this strawberry shortcake, strawberry banana smoothie, or strawberry salad.
The Best Strawberry Milkshake
My mom has always loved cold drinks like smoothies, milkshakes, and açaí bowls. She used to make them often, trying out all kinds of milkshakes like chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, and also her specialty, strawberry milkshakes.
Her recipe is a family favorite for its simplicity and deliciousness.
Quick Tip
If your ice cream is hard as a rock, take it out of the freezer and let it soften slightly for a few minutes.
Ingredients
- Strawberries: Bring the sweet, fruity flavor in your strawberry milkshake.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor. You can skip it if you want.
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Makes the shake creamy and sweet, forming the shake’s base.
- Whole Milk: Controls how thick the shake is. Use less if you want a thicker shake.
- Whipped Cream and Freeze-Dried Strawberries (Optional): Make it look fun while adding some crunch.
How To Make A Strawberry Milkshake
- Prepare: Chill a glass in the fridge. Wash and then slice the strawberries.
- Blend: Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Serve: Pour into a cold glass. Add whipped cream and crushed freeze-dried strawberries if you want. Then enjoy!
Tips For Success
- Chill Glasses: Put the glasses in the fridge or freezer before making so it’s extra cold.
- Adjust Thickness: Want it thicker? Use less milk. Want it thinner? Add more milk.
- Strawberries: Wash and dry them well before slicing for the strawberry milkshake.
- Choose Quality Ice Cream: Use a good vanilla bean ice cream for the best flavor.
More Ice Cream Treats
- Brownie Ice Cream Bars with brownie mix
- Ice Cream Pie with layers of ice cream
- Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches with a sugar coating
- Ice Cream Sandwich Cake with ice cream and cookies
- Orange Julius done in five minutes
Strawberry Milkshake
This classic Strawberry Milkshake is rich, sweet, and comes together in minutes with just four ingredients. Perfect for satisfying any sweet craving!
Equipment
- Blender high-powered
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2 packed cups vanilla bean ice cream use a good-quality brand
- 3/4 to 1 cup whole milk
- Optional additions see note 1
- Toppings as desired see note 2
Instructions
- Chill a glass (see note 3). Wash and dry the strawberries. Remove the stems and slice the strawberries to get 1 and 1/2 cups.
- In a high-powered blender, combine the freshly cut strawberries, vanilla extract, vanilla ice cream, and milk (depending on desired thickness; 3/4 cup will be thicker). If desired, add in malt powder and sugar. Blend until smooth. Don’t over blend, as that will water down/thin out the milkshake.
- Pour the milkshake into a cold glass and top with whipped cream and any other toppings of your choice. I like adding crushed up freeze-dried strawberries on top of the whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Optional additions: 1–2 tablespoons powdered milk or malt powder, 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar (if strawberries aren’t ripe enough).
Note 2: Optional toppings: a swirl of whipped topping and crushed up freeze-dried strawberries.
Note 3: Before starting the milkshake, put your glass in the freezer to get it cold!
Storage: Best enjoyed fresh; freeze leftovers and reblend with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1milkshake | Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 1408IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 579mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is a family favorite! We make it all the time! Best strawberry milkshake!
Yay! Thrilled to hear that! 🙂
Strawberry anything has me all heart eyes. This is genius!
Haha me too! 🙂 Thank you Jenn!!
I could SO go for a strawberry frosty right now! this is so pretty 😉 this is the perfect weekend treat right here!
It’s so pretty! This sounds awesome, I think I’d need to go with the vanilla ice cream, but both sound amazing! Thanks for sharing Chelsea!
Thanks Amber! 🙂
Yes! Strawberry is my favorite flavor and Wendy’s absolutely should have strawberry frosties. But, I’m totally stoked about making this at home. #client
Right?! They definitely should! Thanks Carolyn!