Strawberry Milkshake, Made at Home
A strawberry milkshake is a cup of strawberries blended with two cups of cold milk and two tablespoons of vanilla ice cream for thirty seconds until smooth. Frozen strawberries can go straight in without thawing.
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
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- Total
- 12 min
- Calories
- 350
Photo: Alex Gorzen — CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
If you like milkshakes, strawberry is the one most people come back to: fresh fruit against rich cream, and about as refreshing as a drink gets on a hot day.
Method
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1
Prepare the strawberries
If you're using fresh strawberries, wash them well and cut them into small pieces. Frozen strawberries can go straight in without thawing.
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2
Blend
In a blender, combine the strawberries, cold milk, ice cream, sugar if you want it sweeter, and the vanilla. Blend on high for thirty seconds, or until smooth.
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Serve
Pour into chilled glasses. Finish with whipped cream or fresh strawberry pieces.
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4
Enjoy
Serve cold with a biscuit or a slice of cake on the side.
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Tips that actually matter
- For a creamier shake, add more ice cream.
- If you like it sweeter, add more sugar or a spoon of honey.
- With fresh strawberries, a few ice cubes make it more refreshing.
- A handful of blueberries or frozen berries adds depth to the flavour.
What is a strawberry milkshake?
A strawberry milkshake is a cold drink made from puréed strawberries, ice cream, milk and a few extra ingredients that boost the flavour, such as vanilla sugar. It is one of the world's most popular iced drinks, and you can easily make it at home.
Ways to enjoy a strawberry milkshake
- A light snack between meals, or at suhoor (the pre-dawn Ramadan meal) on hot days.
- A refreshing drink at parties or get-togethers with friends.
- You can make it in advance and keep it in the fridge for a short while, ready to enjoy whenever you like.
What makes a strawberry milkshake special?
- Easy to make: you can have it ready in minutes.
- It contains healthy ingredients when made with fresh strawberries.
- Its refreshing taste makes it perfect for summer.
- You can adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
A strawberry milkshake is the easiest thing to make and one of the most reliably good. Simple ingredients, minutes of work, and it suits every age.
People also ask
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes — when fresh aren't available, frozen give exactly the same flavour.
Can I add other ingredients?
Yes — chocolate, nuts or banana all work well.
Can I reduce the sugar?
Of course. Cut it back, or swap it for honey or a sweetener.
Cook mode
Strawberry Milkshake, Made at Home
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1
Prepare the strawberries
If you're using fresh strawberries, wash them well and cut them into small pieces. Frozen strawberries can go straight in without thawing.
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2
Blend
In a blender, combine the strawberries, cold milk, ice cream, sugar if you want it sweeter, and the vanilla. Blend on high for thirty seconds, or until smooth.
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3
Serve
Pour into chilled glasses. Finish with whipped cream or fresh strawberry pieces.
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4
Enjoy
Serve cold with a biscuit or a slice of cake on the side.
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