Creamy Cherry Chocolate Milkshake
A rich and creamy milkshake blending the smoothness of chocolate with the bright tartness of cherries, perfect for a quick and satisfying sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk (can substitute with oat milk for dairy-free)
- 2 cups (about 300 g) high-quality vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 2 tablespoons cherry juice or syrup (optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the cherries: If using fresh cherries, pit and rinse them. Frozen cherries can be used straight from the freezer. (About 5 minutes)
- Add base ingredients to the blender: Pour in whole milk, vanilla ice cream, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Add cherries and cherry juice or syrup to the blender.
- Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or cherry syrup if desired, then blend again for 10 seconds.
- Serve immediately in a tall glass. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a maraschino cherry if desired.
Notes
Use fresh cherries for brightness or frozen cherries for a chilled thick shake. Adjust sugar to taste to avoid overpowering sweetness. Chill glasses before serving for best experience. If shake is too thick, add milk and pulse; if too thin, add more ice cream or frozen cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 1520
- Carbohydrates: 4550
- Protein: 68
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