If you dream of sippin’ on old-fashioned milkshakes at your favorite diner or nostalgic carhop spot, then this is the recipe for you. All you need are two ingredients and a blender (or not!) to make this easy, classic recipe at home in 5 minutes, max. Not only completely versatile based on your fave flavors, this recipe gives you the perfect ratio of milk to ice cream. Next time you're craving this classic dessert, pull out the ice cream and blender to create your dream milkshake right at home!
What if I don’t have a blender?
No problem—it’s actually easier to make a milkshake without a blender than you may think. Add your ice cream and milk to large bowl and use a rubber spatula to stir until the milk is incorporated and then pour into a glass. Simple!
Variations and mix-ins.
While we love classic vanilla, this two-ingredient recipe is endlessly versatile depending on your fave flavors! Swap out the vanilla ice cream for whatever ice cream you please: strawberry for the sweetest strawberry shake, or chocolate if that’s more your thing. Craving a malt? Add 2 tablespoons malt powder to your ice cream and milk, then blend it all together!
Don’t forget the mix-ins! Oreos, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, brownies, cookie dough, chocolate syrup, or fruit would all be delicious. Add peanut butter, bananas, and chocolate chips for a Chunky Monkey vibe, or caramel, coconut, and chocolate chips for a Samoas-like milkshake. Or, go all out with wine for a boozy red wine milkshake.
Toppings.
If you’re looking to go classic, you can’t go wrong with whipped cream, sprinkles and a maraschino cherry. But, feel free to customize based on your milkshake! Can’t get enough of chocolate? Drizzle on some chocolate syrup, fudge, or crushed Oreos. Feeling tropical? A sprinkle of coconut and a cherry will take you away to a seaside getaway.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Surprisingly, yes! Blend up your milkshake and pour it into your glass, then stick it back in the freezer. Just let it sit out for 5 minutes or so before it's drinkable again! It's a fantastic party hack.
Made this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!
large scoops (about 1 1/2 c.) vanilla ice cream
milk
Whipped topping, for garnish
Sprinkles, for garnish
Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Makinze is currently Food Editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, creates and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen.. Reigning from Oklahoma, she's also our go-to for all things regarding Midwestern cuisine. She's also our expert pie crimper.
