Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (Print version)

A rich, creamy blend of fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream creating the perfect indulgent treat in minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy & Cream

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, plus extra for garnish

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnishes (optional)

07 - Whipped cream
08 - Crushed graham crackers
09 - Fresh strawberry slices

# How to make it:

01 - Add milk, softened cream cheese, vanilla ice cream, hulled strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
03 - Taste milkshake and add additional sugar if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour into two chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and fresh strawberry slices. Serve immediately.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • It delivers all the luxurious satisfaction of strawberry cheesecake without turning on your oven or waiting hours for it to set
  • The creamy blend of cream cheese and ice cream creates this ridiculously smooth texture that feels like absolute indulgence in a glass
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends seamlessly while cold cream cheese leaves annoying little lumps you'll never fully disappear
  • Frozen strawberries work beautifully but will make your shake noticeably thicker, so adjust milk accordingly
03 -
  • If your shake separates after sitting, just give it a quick stir or brief reblend and it'll come right back together
  • Overripe strawberries that are too soft for eating actually work best here since they blend into the sweetest, most intense flavor