This milkshake blends vanilla ice cream with rich butterscotch sauce and a hint of vanilla, topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs for a pie-inspired treat.
Butterscotch Pie Milkshake
Ingredients
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- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- ½ tsppure vanilla extract
- 3.0 tbsp (45.0 g)butterscotch sauce
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
- 1.0 tbsp (8.0 g)graham cracker or pie-crust crumbs
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Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp butterscotch sauce to a blender.
- 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 tbsp whipped cream and 1 tbsp graham cracker or pie-crust crumbs.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use good-quality butterscotch sauce or make your own for the best flavor. For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based ice cream and milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make butterscotch pie milkshake?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make butterscotch pie 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.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~1003 cal · 72g fat · 77g carbs · 14g protein · 65g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 1003 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 190 min·11.1 mi·~22250 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 136 min·6.8 mi·~13600 steps
- Moderate cycling 102 min·20.4 mi
- Swimming laps 141 min
- Jogging 98 min·8.2 mi·~15700 steps
- Stair climbing 93 min·~8350 steps
- Dancing 163 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 102 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 233 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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