Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (Print Version)

A refreshing blend of fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream creating a rich and creamy indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Cream

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnishes (optional)

07 - Whipped cream
08 - Crushed graham crackers
09 - Fresh strawberry slices

# How-To:

01 - Combine milk, cream cheese, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
03 - Taste the milkshake and add additional sugar if preferred, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour the finished milkshake evenly into two chilled glasses.
05 - Top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and fresh strawberry slices if desired.
06 - Serve right away with straws while the milkshake is at its optimal temperature and consistency.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It captures everything you adore about strawberry cheesecake but takes five minutes flat instead of hours of baking and waiting
  • The cream cheese creates this incredible velvety texture that makes you feel like you are drinking something from a fancy soda fountain
02 -
  • I once tried using cold cream cheese straight from the fridge and ended up with tiny grainy bits throughout the entire shake
  • Frozen strawberries work beautifully and actually make the shake thicker, but you might need to add a splash more milk
03 -
  • A high speed blender makes a huge difference in getting that silky smooth texture
  • Run your blender on the lowest speed first to break up larger strawberry chunks before going to high