If you dream of sippin’ on old-fashioned milkshakes at your favorite diner or nostalgic carhop spot, then this is the recipe for you. All you need are two ingredients and a blender (or not!) to make this easy, classic recipe at home in 5 minutes, max. Not only completely versatile based on your fave flavors, this recipe gives you the perfect ratio of milk to ice cream. Next time you're craving this classic dessert, pull out the ice cream and blender to create your dream milkshake right at home!

What if I don’t have a blender?
No problem—it’s actually easier to make a milkshake without a blender than you may think. Add your ice cream and milk to large bowl and use a rubber spatula to stir until the milk is incorporated and then pour into a glass. Simple!

Variations and mix-ins.
While we love classic vanilla, this two-ingredient recipe is endlessly versatile depending on your fave flavors! Swap out the vanilla ice cream for whatever ice cream you please: strawberry for the sweetest strawberry shake, or chocolate if that’s more your thing. Craving a malt? Add 2 tablespoons malt powder to your ice cream and milk, then blend it all together!

Don’t forget the mix-ins! Oreos, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, brownies, cookie dough, chocolate syrup, or fruit would all be delicious. Add peanut butter, bananas, and chocolate chips for a Chunky Monkey vibe, or caramel, coconut, and chocolate chips for a Samoas-like milkshake. Or, go all out with wine for a boozy red wine milkshake.

Toppings.
If you’re looking to go classic, you can’t go wrong with whipped cream, sprinkles and a maraschino cherry. But, feel free to customize based on your milkshake! Can’t get enough of chocolate? Drizzle on some chocolate syrup, fudge, or crushed Oreos. Feeling tropical? A sprinkle of coconut and a cherry will take you away to a seaside getaway.

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These milkshakes are thick, creamy, and so addictive that you’ll be trying to drink every last drop. They're the perfect treat for any time of the year, so here’s How to Make a Milkshake. You only need two ingredients and you can customize it however you’d like with as many toppings as you’d like!
Making a milkshake is super simple, you really only need two ingredients but do you know the perfect ratio? It can be a little disappointing to drink a milkshake that is closer to the consistency of a juice or a milkshake that’s so thick you can’t get it through the straw.

So today I’m sharing how to make the perfect milkshake and you can use it as a guide to customize whatever flavor you’d like to make. Not a fan of milkshakes when it’s cool out? Try my Hot Chocolate Bombs or my classic Hot Chocolate instead!
Ice cream – full-fat ice cream will yield the creamiest and smoothest milkshake. Low-fat ice cream just isn’t the same! Choose the highest quality ice cream you’re able to find in stores.

Milk – use whatever milk you have at home. Just keep in mind that the higher the fat percentage of your milk, the creamier your milkshake will be. I use whole milk.

Toppings – take your pick on your toppings. I love adding whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry.ü
PRO TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE
To make this milkshake even creamier, you can try using heavy cream in place of milk.
When purchasing ice cream, make sure you buy real 100% dairy ice cream. There are ice creams that are labeled as “frozen desserts” as they’re made with vegetable oils.
To easily scoop your ice cream, let your ice cream sit at room temperature for around 5 minutes so it can soften enough to scoop.
If you find the milkshake a little too thick for your liking, add in additional milk a couple of splashes at a time.
To help your drink stay cold longer, you can place your glasses in the freezer beforehand.
Don’t have a can of whipped cream on hand? Try making your own homemade whipped cream.
Don’t add ice to this. Ice will water down your drink.