Strawberry Milkshake – An old fashioned milkshake made with fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream. A delicious and refreshing treat this summer!
Do you go strawberry picking where you live? When we lived in Iowa we used to go every year and come home with pounds and pounds of strawberries. But since we moved to Colorado we have no been able to do that. Apparently this just isn’t the right climate for them. Which is very disappointing, because it was one of our favorite summer traditions.
We would come home and have Strawberry Shortcake for dinner that night, and then I would make strawberry recipes like crazy! Strawberry milkshakes were definitely on the menu for a couple days afterwards too. And Strawberry Crumb Bars were always on the menu.
My husband and son are obsessed with a strawberry milkshake. Every ice cream place we go, they have to check what kind of milkshake is on the menu. And if it is strawberry flavored, you can bet they will order it. Sometimes they are made with the strawberry syrup though, and that is not nearly as good as fresh a fresh strawberry shake.
I actually first made this recipe 4 years ago when I started blogging, and have not made it much since. Kind of sad when you think of it, all those milkshakes we missed out on. So when I made this one afternoon for my son, he was practically jumping for joy. He said it tasted better than any restaurant milkshake he has ever had! Super fresh berries and good quality ice cream are pretty much all it takes!
How to Make a Milkshake
- Good quality ice cream. For a vanilla or fruit flavored milkshake, I like to use vanilla ice cream. Chocolate shakes are best with chocolate ice cream.
- Fresh berries – you want to mix them with a little sugar so they get all nice and juicy
- A little milk – you need a little milk to get it all to come together
- Mix everything together in blender and you are done!
- The whipped cream on top is optional, but really why would you leave it off?!
I have made a few milkshake recipes over the years. Brownie Fudge Ice Cream Shakes are one of my favorites. Or you could turn a shake into something different? Strawberry Milkshake Pie is a super fun twist the whole family can enjoy.
So this summer when you want something sweet, cool and refreshing a milkshake is definitely the way to go! These Strawberry milkshakes are over the top delicious with super fresh berries, so if you can find them, save some for this strawberry milkshake recipe. And may make these Strawberry Cream Squares as well.
- 1/2 pound fresh strawberries , hulled and sliced
- 2 heaping tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- In a mixing bowl combine the sliced strawberries, sugar and vanilla extract and stir to combine well. Set aside for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- In blender (or food processor if you don't have a blender) place the strawberries, ice cream, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass and top with whip cream to serve. Enjoy!
Recipe from Emeril Lagasse
Erin S
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Lizzy says
June 23, 2011 at 1:07 amI've made a lot of vanilla and chocolate milk shakes in my day…and now I'm wondering why I've never made a strawberry one!??? It would be my first choice…especially with fresh summer berries! YUM!
Dee @ Deelcious Sweets says
June 23, 2011 at 1:25 amOh, my family would love this! So yummy and made with real strawberries. The shock 😉 I will have to bookmark this recipe fo shizzle. Every time it's strawberry picking time here, it's raining cats and dogs and we rarely have a good time to go. Glad to see you guys had a perfect day 🙂
Dee @ Deelcious Sweets says
June 23, 2011 at 1:25 amOh, my family would love this! So yummy and made with real strawberries. The shock 😉 I will have to bookmark this recipe fo shizzle. Every time it's strawberry picking time here, it's raining cats and dogs and we rarely have a good time to go. Glad to see you guys had a perfect day 🙂
Ruth says
June 23, 2011 at 7:53 amThis looks just delicious! The strawberries in the UK are fantastic just now so its perfect!
Ruth says
June 23, 2011 at 7:53 amThis looks just delicious! The strawberries in the UK are fantastic just now so its perfect!
Jill@MadAboutMacarons says
June 23, 2011 at 8:17 amYou've just brought back the happiest of memories, picking strawberries in Scotland. No wonder your 6-yr old had great fun, there's nothing to beat it. What a great way to finish off a wonderful afternoon with such a fragrant milk shake: looks fabulous!
Jill@MadAboutMacarons says
June 23, 2011 at 8:17 amYou've just brought back the happiest of memories, picking strawberries in Scotland. No wonder your 6-yr old had great fun, there's nothing to beat it. What a great way to finish off a wonderful afternoon with such a fragrant milk shake: looks fabulous!
athriftyfoodie says
June 23, 2011 at 9:49 amlooks gorgeous! love the pink colours, they're beautiful!
athriftyfoodie says
June 23, 2011 at 9:49 amlooks gorgeous! love the pink colours, they're beautiful!
Kate@Diethood says
June 24, 2011 at 2:01 pmWOOOT! Congrats on top 9!!!
Kate@Diethood says
June 24, 2011 at 2:01 pmWOOOT! Congrats on top 9!!!
Kitchenarian says
June 24, 2011 at 4:02 pmThis looks so delicious. Congratulations on Top 9!
Kitchenarian says
June 24, 2011 at 4:02 pmThis looks so delicious. Congratulations on Top 9!
My Home Diary in Turkey says
June 25, 2011 at 3:35 pmGreat picture and this is so festive the summer.. congratulation on top 9 ! ^,^
My Home Diary in Turkey says
June 25, 2011 at 3:35 pmGreat picture and this is so festive the summer.. congratulation on top 9 ! ^,^
Apron Appeal says
June 26, 2011 at 9:44 amNice work on the top 9. I haven't visited the top 9 in a while because, life is getting away from me. Thanks for sharing your good news. I hope you have many more to come.
Apron Appeal says
June 26, 2011 at 9:44 amNice work on the top 9. I haven't visited the top 9 in a while because, life is getting away from me. Thanks for sharing your good news. I hope you have many more to come.
Arooj says
July 9, 2015 at 11:33 pmI love strawberries and also write some post and posted some most attractive photos on my blog also. i also write on strawberry salad. But this Strawberry Shake is really very refreshing and amazing 🙂
plasterer bristol says
April 18, 2016 at 10:32 pmDelcious, love a nice strawberry milkshake, thanks for sharing recipe.
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