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Making a milkshake is the perfect treat any time of year! Made with ice cream, chocolate sauce or your favorite add ins (like strawberries) and milk, this dessert couldn’t be easier! September 12th is National Chocolate Milkshake Day so let’s celebrate with a simple 3 ingredient milkshake. How to Make a MilkshakeMaking a milkshake is honestly as simple as blending 3 ingredients! A generous portion of ice cream, a splash of milk and some flavoring. The best ice cream is to use is full cream, full-fat ice cream because that’s where the flavor is! It is thicker, richer, and holds up better in the blender and when mixed with other ingredients because it has more air whipped into it. To make a milkshake without a blender, you can simply add the ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth. This takes a bit longer but still tastes great! How to Make Thick MilkshakesThere is nothing better than a good thick milkshake…otherwise, it’s really just chocolate milk, isn’t it? To make a thick and creamy milkshake every time follow these simple tips.
Make sure you’re ready to serve before getting started or assembling the ingredients. Once blended milkshakes start to melt quickly. You can also put your milkshake glasses in the freezer to get chilled which will help to keep the ice cream frozen a bit longer! The Best Milkshake ToppingsThis is the fun part! If you are making chocolate milkshakes for a crowd, put out a selection of toppings so your guests can build their own! These are my favorite ideas:
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4.99 from 60 votes↑ Click stars to rate now! How to Make a MilkshakeThis thick and creamy milkshake is made with only 3 ingredients. SaveSaved! Pin Review Print Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 0 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Servings 2 Author Holly Nilsson Ingredients 1x2x3x
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NotesYou can use any flavor of ice cream or any add ins. For fruit, you will need about 1 cup of fruit for the recipe above in place of chocolate syrup. 4.99 from 60 votes Nutrition InformationCalories: 402 | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 703IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 2mg Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. Course Dessert, Drink Cuisine American © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here. Can you melt ice cream to make a milkshake?Place ice cream in a large, microwave-safe jar. Microwave the ice cream until it begins to melt and you can easily squish it with a spoon, 15 to 30 seconds. After your ice cream is softened, add milk and any mix-ins. Place lid on the jar and shake vigorously until well-mixed.
Is a milkshake just blended ice cream?According to the American Heritage College Dictionary, a milkshake is a “a beverage that is made of milk, ice cream, and often flavoring and is blended or whipped until foamy.” Unless you live in New England, where a milkshake would never include ice cream. Adding ice cream makes it a “frappe” drink.
Is milkshake just ice cream and milk?A milkshake (sometimes simply called a shake) is a sweet beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings or sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, fruit syrup, or whole fruit into a thick, sweet, cold mixture.
Can you use cream instead of milk for milkshake?For a thicker milkshake, use heavy cream instead of milk.
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