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How to Make the Absolute Best Milkshakes

Name: How to Make the Absolute Best Milkshakes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup ice cream (Let soften at room temperature; about 2 cups.); 0.667 cup milk (Preferably whole.); 1 tbsp malted milk powder or powdered milk (Optional flavor boost.); 1 tbsp strawberry jam (Optional flavor boost.); 1 tbsp vanilla or chocolate syrup (Optional flavor boost.); 1 tsp vanilla extract or espresso powder (Optional flavor boost.); 0.5 cup coarsely chopped candy, nuts, cookies, or fruit (Optional; choose one or more. Chop into pieces about 1/2 inch. Nutrition and categories vary by choice.); chocolate syrup or sauce (Optional, for drizzling inside the glasses.); caramel sauce (Optional, for drizzling inside the glasses.); whipped cream (Optional topping.); maraschino cherries (Optional topping.); sprinkles (Optional topping.); finely chopped nuts (Optional topping.)

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A creamy, customizable milkshake made by blending softened ice cream with milk. Flavor boosts, mix-ins, and optional toppings make it easy to tailor each glass.

2 servings5 minAmerican

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Ingredients

2 cup ice cream (Let soften at room temperature; about 2 cups.)
0.667 cup milk (Preferably whole.)
1 tbsp malted milk powder or powdered milk (Optional flavor boost.)
1 tbsp strawberry jam (Optional flavor boost.)
1 tbsp vanilla or chocolate syrup (Optional flavor boost.)
1 tsp vanilla extract or espresso powder (Optional flavor boost.)
0.5 cup coarsely chopped candy, nuts, cookies, or fruit (Optional; choose one or more. Chop into pieces about 1/2 inch. Nutrition and categories vary by choice.)
chocolate syrup or sauce (Optional, for drizzling inside the glasses.)
caramel sauce (Optional, for drizzling inside the glasses.)
whipped cream (Optional topping.)
maraschino cherries (Optional topping.)
sprinkles (Optional topping.)
finely chopped nuts (Optional topping.)

Steps

1
Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, until it starts to soften. It should give slightly when you squeeze the container rather than feel rock hard. Softer ice cream blends more easily and needs less milk to get things moving.
2
While the ice cream softens, chill two tall drinking or milkshake glasses in the freezer if there is room, or in the refrigerator. Prepare any mix-ins by coarsely chopping them into roughly 1/2-inch pieces; measure 1/2 cup if using.
3
Layer the milk, any chosen flavor boost, and the softened ice cream in a blender, in that order. Do not add mix-ins yet.
4
Start blending on the lowest speed and gradually increase to medium. Blend until smooth and pourable, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides or stir as needed. The finished shake should pour like lava.
5
If using mix-ins, add them to the blender and stir until submerged.
6
Pulse 6 to 8 times, just until the mix-ins are combined. Do not overmix, or they may become pulverized and make the shake gritty.
7
If desired, drizzle chocolate syrup or caramel sauce down the sides of the chilled glasses.
8
Divide the milkshake between the glasses. Add any desired toppings and serve immediately with straws.

Notes

Flavor boosts, mix-ins, glass drizzles, and toppings are optional. The source gives no specific quantities for the optional drizzles or toppings. Structured data reports 5 minutes total, though the stated ice-cream softening time alone is 10–15 minutes; total elapsed time will therefore be at least about 10–15 minutes, plus chilling and preparation.