Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake, made with luscious vanilla ice cream, real cheesecake, and a hint of graham cracker crunch. Topped with homemade strawberry sauce and cream cheese whipped cream, this delightful treat captures the essence of strawberry cheesecake in every sip!
Ingredients:
Optional Glass Decoration:
1 recipe of Homemade Strawberry Sauce (chilled)
For the Cheesecake Milkshake:
4 cups (8 scoops) vanilla ice cream, softened
ยฝ of a (6-inch) store-bought cheesecake, cut into pieces (strawberry swirl works great!)
ยผ cup graham cracker crumbs (see notes)
For the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
ยพ cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
5 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
Crushed graham cracker crumbs
Fresh strawberries
Instructions:
1. Prepare Strawberry Sauce (Optional):
Make one batch of Homemade Strawberry Sauce and let it chill completely. This adds extra strawberry flavor to your milkshake.
2. Make the Cheesecake Milkshake:
In a blender, combine the softened vanilla ice cream, cheesecake pieces, and graham cracker crumbs.
Blend until smooth. If you like, add ยผ cup of cooled strawberry sauce to enhance the flavor.
3. Decorate the Glass:
Using a spoon, drizzle some of the chilled strawberry sauce inside the glass to create a decorative pattern.
4. Serve the Milkshake:
Pour the milkshake mixture into the prepared glasses.
Top with cream cheese whipped cream (see instructions below), an extra drizzle of strawberry sauce, crushed graham cracker crumbs, and fresh strawberries.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
5. Make the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream:
In a medium stainless steel bowl, use a handheld mixer to whip the softened cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue whipping on medium-high speed until the mixture holds soft peaks.
Pipe the whipped cream onto the milkshakes for an elegant touch.
Notes:
Graham Cracker Crumbs: You can crush your own graham crackers or use pre-made crumbs for convenience.
Cheesecake: Feel free to use any flavor of cheesecake you prefer, but strawberry swirl adds a delightful touch!
Strawberry Sauce: For the best flavor, use homemade strawberry sauce. You can find the recipe linked in the ingredients.
Enjoy this Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake for a refreshing treat thatโs perfect for any occasion!