Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cherry juice
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Special equipment needed:
- Blender
- Whipped cream dispenser (optional)
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, cherries, milk, cherry juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour the milkshake into a glass.
4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and chocolate chips.
5. Serve immediately.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: None
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- Makes 2 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 400
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 7g
- Sugar: 38g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of vanilla ice cream, you can use any other flavor of ice cream.
- Instead of fresh or frozen cherries, you can use cherry pie filling.
- Instead of milk, you can use almond milk or soy milk.
- Instead of cherry juice, you can use any other fruit juice.
Variations:
- Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream for a chocolate-cherry milkshake.
- Add a shot of amaretto or cherry liqueur for an adult version of the milkshake.
Tips and tricks:
- If you don't have a whipped cream dispenser, you can use store-bought whipped cream or make your own whipped cream using a whisk or mixer.
- To make the milkshake thicker, add more ice cream or less milk.
Storage instructions:
- This milkshake is best served immediately.
Reheating instructions:
- N/A
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the milkshake in a tall glass with a cherry on top.
Garnishes:
- Whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and chocolate chips.
Pairings:
- This milkshake pairs well with a slice of cherry pie or a chocolate brownie.
Suggested side dishes:
- French fries or onion rings.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the milkshake is too thick, add more milk.
- If the milkshake is too thin, add more ice cream.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the cherries before using them in the milkshake.
Food history:
- Milkshakes have been around since the late 19th century, and were originally made with whiskey and eggs.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and fruity.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the milkshake as a dessert or a sweet treat.
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Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Fruity, Tart, Refreshing