Strawberry Milkshake

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This classic and rich Strawberry Milkshake takes minutes to whip together and only requires four ingredients. It is certain to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Use your leftover strawberries in this famous strawberry shortcake, strawberry banana smoothie, or strawberry salad.

Two Strawberry Milkshakes with whipped cream on top and straw in them.

The Best Strawberry Milkshake

My mom has always loved cold drinks like smoothies, milkshakes, and açaí bowls. She used to make them frequently, including a variety of milkshakes like chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, and 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 ever so slightly for a few minutes.

Milkshake ingredients going into the blender.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries: Provide the main flavor and natural sweetness in your strawberry milkshake.
  • Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor; optional.
  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Gives creaminess and sweetness, forming the shake’s base.
  • Whole Milk: Adjusts the milkshake’s thickness; less milk for a thicker shake.
  • Whipped Cream and Freeze-Dried Strawberries (Optional Toppings): Add texture and visual appeal.

Strawberry milkshake blended up and still in the blender jar.

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Strawberry Milkshake

3.67 from 3 votes
This classic and rich Strawberry Milkshake takes just minutes to whip together and only requires four ingredients. It is certain to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Two Strawberry Milkshakes with whipped cream on top and straw in them.
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Strawberry Milkshake

Two Strawberry Milkshakes with whipped cream on top and straw in them.
3.67 from 3 votes
This classic and rich Strawberry Milkshake takes just minutes to whip together and only requires four ingredients. It is certain to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Course Dessert, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Strawberry Milkshake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 milkshake
Chelsea Lords
Calories 739kcal
Cost $2.41

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups fresh ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
  • 2 packed cups vanilla bean ice cream use a good-quality brand
  • 3/4 to 1 cup whole milk
  • Optional additions: 1-2 tablespoons powdered milk or malt powder, 1-2 tablespoons white sugar (if strawberries aren't ripe enough)
  • Optional toppings: a swirl of whipped topping and crushed up freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

  • PREP: Chill a glass (See Note 1). Wash and dry the strawberries. Remove the stems and slice the strawberries to get 1 and 1/2 cups.
  • BLEND: In a high-powered blender, combine the freshly cut strawberries, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups vanilla bean ice cream, and 3/4 to 1 cup milk (depending on desired thickness; 3/4 cup will be thicker). If desired, add in malt powder and white sugar. Blend until smooth. Don't over blend, as that will water down/thin out the milkshake.
  • SERVE: Pour the milkshake into a cold glass and top with whipped cream and any other toppings of your choice. We like adding some crushed up freeze-dried strawberries on top of the whipped cream.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Before starting the milkshake, put your glass in the freezer to get it cold!

Nutrition Facts

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

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  1. 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

  2. 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!

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