A creamy caramel milkshake inspired by crème brûlée, blending vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and pure vanilla extract for a rich flavor topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Caramel Crème Brûlée Milkshake
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- 1 ½ tbsp (23.0 g)caramel sauce
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 g)whipped cream
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 g)caramel drizzle
- 1.0 tsp (4.0 g)turbinado sugar
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Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup whole milk and 2 cups vanilla ice cream to a blender.
- Add 1 1/2 tbsp caramel sauce and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on medium-high for 20–30 seconds 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.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp turbinado sugar evenly over the top of the shake.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crunchy, creating a brûlée topping.
- Top with 2 tbsp whipped cream and 1 tsp caramel drizzle.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use turbinado sugar for caramelizing to get an authentic brûlée crust. If you don't have a torch, you can broil the sugar carefully for a few seconds.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make caramel crème brûlée milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make caramel crème brûlée 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): ~737 cal · 37g fat · 89g carbs · 14g protein · 78g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 737 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 139 min·8.1 mi·~16250 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 100 min·5.0 mi·~10000 steps
- Moderate cycling 75 min·15.0 mi
- Swimming laps 103 min
- Jogging 72 min·6.0 mi·~11500 steps
- Stair climbing 68 min·~6100 steps
- Dancing 120 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 75 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 171 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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