Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (Printable)
Creamy blend of strawberries, cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream with graham cracker crunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 4.2 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 0.85 cup whole milk
03 - 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
→ Fruit
04 - 5.3 oz fresh strawberries, hulled, plus extra for garnish
→ Sweeteners & Flavors
05 - 2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs, plus extra for garnish
06 - 2 tbsp sugar, optional
07 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Extra graham cracker crumbs
10 - Sliced strawberries
# How to Cook:
01 - Add the cream cheese, whole milk, vanilla ice cream, hulled strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and vanilla extract to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more sugar if a sweeter profile is desired.
04 - Divide the milkshake evenly between two tall glasses.
05 - Finish each glass with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, and sliced strawberries if desired.
06 - Serve right away with straws for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like dessert in a glass but takes less time than waiting in a drive through line
- The cream cheese trick makes it feel way more luxurious than any milkshake has any right to
02 -
- Cold cream cheese blends infinitely better than room temperature, so pop it in the fridge for ten minutes if it has been sitting out
- Graham cracker crumbs can turn gummy if you add too many, so stick to the two tablespoon measurement
03 -
- Rinse your blender immediately after pouring or the cream cheese residue becomes a stubborn film that will haunt your next smoothie
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before pouring and the shake stays thick longer