Ainsley Harriott's Irresistible Thick Vanilla Milkshake
A true classic that's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face: a Thick Vanilla Milkshake! It's incredibly easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and delivers maximum flavour.
Equipment
- Blender
- Tall Glasses
Ingredients
- 300 g vanilla ice-cream straight from the freezer
- 350 ml cold milk whole or semi-skimmed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract good quality
- Squirty cream optional
- Glacier cherry to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pop the vanilla ice-cream, cold milk, and vanilla extract into your blender. Make sure your ice-cream is nice and firm for that ultimate thick texture.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is wonderfully smooth and creamy. Keep an eye on it – you want it thick, not watery! If it's too thick, add a tiny splash more milk. If it's not thick enough, a little more ice cream will do the trick.
- Pour your glorious Thick Vanilla Milkshake into 4 tall, chilled glasses. Chilling the glasses beforehand helps keep your milkshake colder for longer.
- For that extra touch of indulgence and classic diner charm, top with a generous swirl of squirty cream and a bright red glacier cherry. Then, grab a straw, sit back, and savour every single sip!
Notes
Use the best quality vanilla ice-cream you can find. Chilling your glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving makes a huge difference. Feel free to experiment with caramel sauce, chocolate shavings, or cinnamon.