Description
This recipe features an ultra-smooth, rich chocolate milkshake with a vibrant strawberry stripe, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and a refreshing chill. It is a family-friendly dessert that is quick to make at home for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rich chocolate ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 Tbsp quality chocolate syrup
- 0.5 cup fresh strawberries, for stripe and garnish
- 2 Tbsp strawberry syrup, optional, for stripe
- Pinch sea salt, optional
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, optional
- Scoop unflavored protein powder, optional
- Whipped cream, for garnish, optional
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Glasses: Drizzle 2 Tbsp (30ml) strawberry syrup or gently mash 0.25 cup (38g) fresh strawberries to create a vibrant stripe inside your serving glasses. Chill your glasses in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help the stripe set and keep the shake extra cold.
- Combine Ingredients: In a sturdy blender, add 2 cups (300g) chocolate ice cream, 1 cup (240ml) milk, and 3 Tbsp (45ml) chocolate syrup.
- Blend to Perfection: Secure the blender lid tightly and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds. Start on low speed and gradually increase. If the mixture seems too thick, use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides once; avoid overblending.
- Pour and Serve: Carefully pour the blended chocolate milkshake into your beautifully striped glasses.
- Garnish Shake: Top with a swirl of whipped cream, a whole fresh strawberry, or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for an extra celebratory touch.
Notes
Avoid overblending to prevent the shake from losing its chill or becoming too thin. For a thicker shake, use less milk or add a frozen banana. For a dairy-free option, use plant-based ice cream and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake (approx. 400ml)
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg