Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (Print Version)

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

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place milk, cream cheese, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, sugar, and vanilla extract into a blender canister.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as necessary.
03 - Taste the milkshake and add additional sugar if more sweetness is desired.
04 - Pour the blended mixture evenly into two chilled glasses.
05 - Top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and fresh strawberry slices as desired.
06 - Serve immediately with straws while cold.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tastes exactly like biting into a strawberry cheesecake but takes five minutes to make
  • The perfect way to use up strawberries that are past their prime but still sweet
02 -
  • Serve right away because this shake melts faster than regular milkshakes thanks to the cream cheese
  • If your blender struggles with the cream cheese, let everything sit on the counter for 5 minutes before blending
03 -
  • Soften your cream cheese on the counter for 30 minutes or you'll get tiny lumps no matter how long you blend
  • The graham cracker garnish isn't optional if you want the full cheesecake experience in a glass