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Classic Vanilla Milkshake
Melissa Hart

Classic Vanilla Milkshake

Vanilla is the shake that exposes the ratio. Three and a half cups of firm ice cream to one-third cup milk makes two spoon-thick servings without ice or thickeners. Blend only until the last solid ridge disappears.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups firm vanilla ice cream
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the milk, vanilla, salt and ice cream to a blender in that order.
  3. Pulse 5 times to break the ice cream into the liquid.
  4. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds until thick and smooth, stopping before the mixture turns airy and loose.
  5. Pour into the cold glasses immediately and serve while the shake still holds a soft mound.