Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (Print Version)
A creamy blend of strawberries, cream cheese, and ice cream with graham cracker crumbs for a classic cheesecake twist.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 3/4 cup whole milk
03 - 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
→ Fruit
04 - 5 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, adjust to taste)
07 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Toppings (optional)
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Extra graham cracker crumbs
10 - Sliced strawberries
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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 the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender jar if necessary.
03 - Taste the shake and add more sugar if needed to reach your preferred sweetness level, then blend briefly to incorporate.
04 - Divide the milkshake evenly between two tall glasses.
05 - Top each glass with whipped cream, an extra sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, and sliced strawberries if desired.
06 - Serve right away with a straw for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like a slice of strawberry cheesecake except you can drink it in under five minutes
- The cream cheese gives it an unbelievable richness that regular strawberry milkshakes just cannot match
02 -
- Cold cream cheese blends into a lumpy mess every single time so set it out fifteen minutes early or microwave it for ten seconds
- Frozen strawberries actually make a thicker shake than fresh ones so keep that trick in your back pocket
03 -
- Add a tiny pinch of salt to the blender because it amplifies the strawberry sweetness in a way sugar alone cannot
- A teaspoon of lemon juice brightens the whole shake and makes the cheesecake flavor taste more authentic