Classic Vanilla Milkshake
Vanilla ice cream blended with milk until thick, drizzled with chocolate syrup and finished with whipped cream for a straightforward, diner-style treat.
A milkshake this simple only works if the ratio of ice cream to milk is right, thick enough to need a straw with some effort but not so thick it clogs one. A drizzle of chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass before pouring adds flavor to every sip, not just the top. Whipped cream finishes the whole thing off.
Ingredients
Method
Tap a number to mark a step doneDrizzle 1 tablespoon of the chocolate syrup around the inside of a tall glass, letting it run down in streaks.
Combine the ice cream, milk, remaining chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract together in a blender until ready to mix.
Blend on low speed for 15 to 20 seconds, just until smooth and thick; avoid overblending, which thins the shake out.
Pour the milkshake into the prepared glass, using a spoon to help move the thick mixture along smoothly.
Top the milkshake with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving with a straw.
Kitchen note
Chill the glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before drizzling the syrup; a cold glass keeps the milkshake thick for longer once it is poured.
