Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Recipe

There’s something absolutely magical about whipping up a homemade strawberry shortcake milkshake that transforms an ordinary day into a special celebration—creamy vanilla ice cream blending harmoniously with fresh strawberries and crumbled shortbread cookies creates a taste sensation that’s hard to resist!

I adore making this delightful Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake, mixing the wonderfully creamy richness of vanilla ice cream with fresh strawberries. My most favorite flourish is the addition of some crumbled shortbread cookies for a ridiculously wonderful textured element.

With a splash (or two) of vanilla extract, this milkshake is nicely rounded off with a dollop (or two) of whipped cream.

Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Recipe Ingredients

• Vanilla Ice Cream: Creamy base, provides sweetness, high in carbohydrates and fats.
• Fresh Strawberries: Juicy and sweet, rich in vitamin C, adds fiber.
• Milk: Creamy texture, source of protein and calcium, balances flavors.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances sweetness and flavor, aromatic component.
• Shortbread Cookies: Buttery aroma, adds texture, source of carbohydrates.

Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Recipe Ingredient Quantities

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 shortbread cookies, crumbled
• Whipped cream for topping
• Fresh strawberries for garnish

How to Make this Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Recipe

1. Prepare your workspace and gather your ingredients: 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced), 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 shortbread cookies.

2. Prepare the fresh strawberries for blending by slicing them into rough quarters.

3. Place the sliced strawberries in a blender. Next, add to the blender 2 cups of vanilla ice cream.

4. Place 1 cup of milk in the blender with the strawberries and ice cream.

5. Include 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in the blender.

6. Break 2 shortbread cookies into smaller pieces and put them in the blender with the other ingredients.

7. Ensure the lid of the blender is firmly in place, and blend the contents at high speed until they are thoroughly combined and have achieved a smooth, creamy consistency. This could take anywhere from half a minute to a full minute.

8. Savor the milkshake and amend the consistency if required by incorporating additional milk if a thinner shake is preferred or more ice cream if a thicker shake is desired. Blend again if amendments are made.

9. When the preferred consistency is reached, serve the milkshake in glasses.

10. Generously dollop whipped cream on top of each milkshake, then garnish with fresh strawberry slices. Serve without delay, and indulge.

Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Measuring cups
2. Measuring spoons
3. Knife
4. Cutting board
5. Blender
6. Glasses for serving
7. Spoon (for dolloping whipped cream)

FAQ

• Q: Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones?A: You can use strawberries that have been frozen. Just make sure to thaw them a bit before blending.
• Q: Is it possible to use a different type of cookie?A: For sure! Graham crackers or any other faves can be a great substitute for shortbread cookies, when S’mores Calling!
• Q: Can I make this milkshake dairy-free?A: Absolutely, you can use dairy-free substitutes for the vanilla ice cream and milk. Try using almond milk and coconut milk ice cream instead.
• Q: Is there a way to make the milkshake thicker?A: For a thickness of shake, add more ice cream or reduce the milk used.
• Q: Can I prepare this milkshake in advance?A: Enjoy it best when it’s fresh; however, you can make it in advance and blend it right before serving. Prep the components, then mix them. Don’t sweat the small stuff; just have fun with it.
• Q: How can I make this milkshake less sweet?A: Decrease the ice cream or choose unsweetened milk and ice cream varieties to tone down the sweetness.

Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Strawberry ice cream: For a simple substitute, use a strawberry-flavored dairy product like yogurt or smoothie. Or, create a version of strawberry ice cream that’s dairy-free by using this recipe.
Strawberries, fresh: Substitute with frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available; just thaw them slightly before using.
Almond milk or oat milk makes an excellent non-dairy alternative to cow’s milk that can be used in pretty much any recipe. For a tropical twist, use coconut milk in place of cow’s milk.
Almond extract: You can use vanilla extract for a different flavor profile, or omit it if almond ice cream already provides sufficient almond flavor.
Graham cracker or digestive biscuit cookies: Substituting these for shortbread in any recipe will yield something of a different texture and taste. But graham crackers would not be my first choice as a substitute for shortbread in a cookie base (though digestive biscuits would work better). So what I would do to get both the flavor and the smooth texture of a shortbread cookie crust would be slightly differently, using the smoothness of ground nuts for the graham cracker or digestive biscuit, and relying on more sugar and less flour to accommodate for the sweetness of these substitutes.

Pro Tips

1. Chill Your Glasses: Before you start making the milkshake, pop your serving glasses in the freezer for a few minutes. This will keep the milkshake frosty and enjoyable for longer.