Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (Print Version)
A rich, creamy blend of fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream creating the perfect cheesecake-inspired milkshake.
# 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
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Place whole milk, softened cream cheese, vanilla ice cream, hulled strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract into blender canister.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed for even consistency.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional sugar if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Divide milkshake evenly between two chilled glasses.
05 - Top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and fresh strawberry slices as desired.
06 - Serve promptly with straws while shake remains thick and cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like strawberry cheesecake but requires zero baking and just five minutes
- The cream cheese adds that signature tangy richness while keeping everything perfectly creamy
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese blends much better than cold, which can leave small lumps in your shake
- Frozen strawberries work beautifully for a thicker, extra-cold milkshake but may need slightly more milk
03 -
- Use strawberries that are slightly overripe for maximum sweetness and natural strawberry flavor
- If your blender struggles with frozen ingredients, add the milk first to help everything move freely