Description
This Strawberries and Cream Shake is a deliciously creamy and refreshing beverage made with fresh or frozen strawberries, rich cream, and vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a quick summer treat or an easy dessert, it combines the natural sweetness of strawberries with the indulgent smoothness of cream, enhanced by a touch of vanilla and sugar to taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Shake Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather fresh or frozen strawberries, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and vanilla ice cream. Ensure the strawberries are hulled if fresh.
- Blend the Shake: In a blender, combine strawberries, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and vanilla ice cream. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, without any large chunks of fruit.
- Taste and Adjust: Stop the blender and taste the shake. Add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter shake, then blend briefly again to mix.
- Serve: Pour the shake into glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a fresh strawberry if desired.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the shake right away to enjoy its creamy texture and fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and replace whipped cream with a dairy-free alternative.
- Using frozen strawberries makes the shake thicker and colder without the need for ice.
- Add a banana for extra creaminess and natural sweetness.
- Include a scoop of protein powder to turn this into a post-workout drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
