Make the creamiest, dreamiest milkshake you’ve ever had.
What Makes a Vanilla Milkshake Special?
Vanilla milkshakes don’t get the credit they deserve.
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But we think, with the right ingredients, there is truly no better a milkshake.
We think you’ll agree once you try them.
What is vanilla bean paste?
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It’s thicker than vanilla extract, and it contributes an intense vanilla flavor.
How To Make a Vanilla Milkshake
To get the best vanilla milkshake possible, go through this.
Blend on high until smooth.
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Pour into glass, and garnish:
Pour into the chilled pint glass.
Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Serve with a straw.
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Garnishes, like whipped cream and maraschino cherries, are optional but very much needed.
We think the secret to an incredible vanilla milkshake is vanilla bean paste.
It provides an intense vanilla flavor and specks of vanilla bean seeds.
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If you don’t have it, vanilla extract is great, too.
Milkshakes turn fluffy and light when they’re mixed in a blender.
Air is incorporated as the ingredients are mixed.
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But don’t overblend.
Heat from the blender will melt the ice cream.
Ice cream will make a milkshake thicker, and milk will make it thinner.
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Finding the right ratio for your preferred thickness is essential for a great ‘shake.
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