Butterscotch Pecan Milkshake

Jul 24, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy butterscotch milkshake blended with chopped toasted pecans for a nutty crunch, topped with whipped cream. Smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced between sweet butterscotch and nutty pecan flavors.

Prep 8 min

Cook —

Total 8 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
¼ cup (30.0 g)toasted pecans, chopped
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)butterscotch sauce
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream

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Instructions

Add 1/2 cup whole milk to a blender, followed by 2 cups vanilla ice cream and 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce.
Add 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20–30 seconds, just until thick and smooth. Avoid overblending.
Check consistency. Add 1 tablespoon milk at a time if too thick, or 1/4 cup additional ice cream if too thin.
Pour into a chilled 16-ounce glass and top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream.
Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.

Tips

If you don’t have butterscotch sauce, melt brown sugar with a bit of butter and cream to create a quick substitute. For extra pecan flavor, reserve some chopped pecans to sprinkle on top.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make butterscotch pecan milkshake?

Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make butterscotch pecan milkshake ahead?

Best enjoyed right away. Freeze leftovers in ice-pop molds, or blend them again with a splash of milk.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

1076 Calories / serving

81.4g Fat

74.7g Carbs

16.4g Protein

63.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~1076 cal · 81g fat · 75g carbs · 16g protein · 64g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 1076 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 146 min·7.3 mi·~14600 steps
Moderate cycling 109 min·21.8 mi
Swimming laps 151 min
Jogging 105 min·8.8 mi·~16800 steps
Stair climbing 99 min·~8900 steps
Dancing 175 min
Bodyweight circuit training 109 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 250 min

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