How to make vanilla ice cream shake

Making a vanilla milkshake is downright simple. It’s as simple, in fact, as having vanilla ice cream and milk on hand. A bit of vanilla extract amps up the vanilla flavor, and then all you need is a blender.

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How Did The Milkshake Get Invented?
Vanilla Milkshake Variations
Other Milkshake Recipes:
How to Make a Vanilla Milkshake
Ingredients
Nutrition Information
How do you make a milkshake with ice cream?
Is a milkshake just melted ice cream?
How do I thicken my ice cream milkshake?
How do I thicken a vanilla milkshake?

How Did The Milkshake Get Invented?

The term “milkshake” first came into being in the late 1880’s and at that point it referred to boozy concoction involving eggs and whiskey. But by the early 1900s, the word milkshake came to mean what we now think of by that name: a thick blended drink made with ice cream, milk, and other flavorings like strawberry, vanilla or chocolate. And then it went on from there.

Different flavors of ice cream can be featured, all kind of syrups and extras can be added, and if you follow any food people on instagram you will no doubt have seen the crazy milkshake concoctions that have become so popular today (and yes, there is sometimes booze involved, with the milkshake going full circle).

When the electric blender was invented in 1922, milkshakes became even more popular. Dairy Queen, still known for their shakes, introduced milkshakes to their menu in 1949. And guess why the straw was invented? To drink these thick shakes! Who knew?

In New England a shake might be called a frappe, if malt powder is added it might be called a malt, and super thick shakes that basically require a spoon or insane straw sucking power might be called concretes.

Vanilla Milkshake Variations

If you are looking for something different, you can add:
A banana and some strawberries, for a Strawberry Banana Milkshake
Swirl in some Strawberry Topping‘!
Try strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, or a combo for a berry shake. Add 1 cup of whatever berries you are feeling at the moment.
A scoop of malt powder for a Malted Vanilla Shake
Some chocolate syrup, about 3 tablespoons, for a Chocolate Milkshake
Whipped cream on top, and maybe some chocolate shavings or sprinkles

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Other Milkshake Recipes:

How to Make a Strawberry Milkshake
Thick Chocolate Oreo Milkshake
How to Turn Leftover Egg Nog Into Milkshakes

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How to Make a Vanilla Milkshake

A simple vanilla shake is sometimes all it takes to make the day a whole lot better.

Yield: 2 People

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream
½ cup milk , preferably whole
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)
Sprinkles or mini chocolate chips to garnish (optional)

Directions

Place the ice cream, milk and vanilla into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into large glasses, and if desired top with whipped cream and sprinkles or chocolate chips. Serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 2 large milkshakes.

Nutrition Information

The nutrition values are provided as an estimate. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.

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How do you make a milkshake with ice cream?

How to Make a Milkshake.

Soften the ice cream and chill the glass. Take the ice cream out of the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before use. ... .

Measure the ingredients. 1 cup ice cream to 1/4 cup milk is a great ratio..

Blend the shake. In a blender, combine the milk and ice cream and blend until smooth. ... .

Serve..

Is a milkshake just melted 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.

How do I thicken my ice cream milkshake?

The trick to a thicker milkshake is the ice cream to milk ratio. For one serving I use 2 cups of ice cream to 1/2 cup of milk. You will need a spoon to eat this milkshake, not a straw! If you prefer to use a straw and want a thinner milkshake just add in more milk or less ice cream.