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Classic Vanilla Milkshake

A thick, creamy diner-style milkshake made with just vanilla ice cream, cold milk and a splash of vanilla. Topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Serves
2
Illustration of Classic Vanilla Milkshake, drawn from its ingredients
Cook's note

Start with less milk and add a splash more if the blender needs help; a thick shake is the goal. Let the ice cream soften for 5 minutes on the counter for easy blending.

Method

  1. Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for .

  2. Add the ice cream, milk, vanilla and salt to a blender.

  3. Blend on low for , just until smooth and thick. Do not over-blend or the shake will thin out.

  4. Pour into the chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and a cherry.

  5. Serve right away with wide straws.

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Classic Vanilla Milkshake
Step 1 of 5

Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for .

Step 2 of 5

Add the ice cream, milk, vanilla and salt to a blender.

Step 3 of 5

Blend on low for , just until smooth and thick. Do not over-blend or the shake will thin out.

Step 4 of 5

Pour into the chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and a cherry.

Step 5 of 5

Serve right away with wide straws.

All done

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