5 Homemade Ice Cream Milkshake Recipes | Bigger Bolder Baking (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in milkshake? ›

1 tablespoon flavor boosts: A spoonful of malted milk powder or powdered milk adds extra creaminess that takes milkshakes to the next level. You can also add chocolate syrup or vanilla syrup, or even strawberry jam. If adding an extract, like vanilla, only use 1 teaspoon.

One way is to use a higher ratio of ice cream to milk. This will make the shake thicker and more dense. Another way is to add in some additional ingredients like bananas or avocados. This will also help to thicken up the shake and make it more creamy.

The Best Ice Cream

In most cases, stick with vanilla ice cream to avoid a milkshake that's too sweet. Even if you're making a chocolate, strawberry, or some other flavor of shake, vanilla ice cream is like the blank canvas that allows you to get the flavor just right.

Why are McDonald's milkshakes so thick and creamy when you compare it to other chains like Burger King or Wendy's? Probably due to better or more carageenan, xanthan gum, or other cheap “processed food” thickening agents.

Our shakes contain milk from our reduced-fat soft serve, which makes them thick and creamy. Dairy regulations actually vary from state to state on what can officially be called a 'milkshake.

McDonald's milkshakes are made with a soft-serve ice cream mix, which consists of dairy, sugar, and a "proprietary blend of ingredients." A specialized machine is used to incorporate air, giving the blend a creamy and thick consistency without the need for much real dairy.

To make a milkshake without a blender, start by adding 3 parts ice cream and 1 part milk to a bowl. Then, use a spoon or a whisk to mix the ice cream and milk together. Once you're satisfied with the consistency, pour your milkshake into a glass, top it with some whipped cream, and enjoy!

No matter what flavor you order, the first ingredient is reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, and the first ingredient of that is milk, followed by sugar, cream, corn syrup, and a handful of additives. That ice cream base is mixed with flavor syrup and topped with whipped cream before it's served.

A homemade milkshake can last up to 2 days in the fridge if properly stored, while a store bought milkshake usually lasts up to the printed date on the package or up to 7 days once opened. Storing a milkshake in the freezer isn't common, but it can be kept there for 1 to 2 weeks.

How do you make ice cream in 5 easy steps? ›

Step 1In a small resealable plastic bag, combine half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Push out excess air and seal. Step 2Into a large resealable plastic bag, combine ice and salt. Place small bag inside the bigger bag and shake vigorously, 7 to 10 minutes, until ice cream has hardened.

Our Vanilla Shake is made with creamy vanilla soft serve and finished with whipped topping and a cherry.

Raw eggs are quite nutritious, and don't really add any flavour to the milkshake. What they do add is a delicious creaminess and frothiness. Having said that, the egg is totally optional so if you are queasy about the idea, or worried about salmonella poisoning, just leave it out.

The perfect milkshake is thick and velvety smooth, but it's not too thick that you can't sip it through a straw. When it comes to flavor, milk powder is your hero. Level up your milkshake game by blending ice cream, flavorings, milk powder, and fresh milk to create the dreamiest beverage of all time (via PureWow).