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Classic Vanilla Milkshake

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5 ingredients Cuisine: American Page updated October 2026

A classic vanilla milkshake is a blend of ice cream, milk and cream, and this version gets its rich body from the combination of whole milk and half & half. Those two dairy ingredients loosen the ice cream without watering it down. A little extra sugar and a small measure of vanilla extract make the flavor taste more pronounced. It takes two quick blending stages and one blender.

Instructions

Pour the whole milk, vanilla ice cream and half & half into a blender jar.

Blend briefly, just long enough to start breaking up the ice cream. It will still look lumpy at this point.

Add the sugar and the vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and no streaks of ice cream remain.

Pour into a tall glass and serve right away, while it is still thick and cold.

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