A rich milkshake blending vanilla ice cream, crushed cookies, and graham cracker crumbs for a pie-like flavor, topped with whipped cream.
Cookies & Cream Pie 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
- ⅓ cup (40.0 g)crushed cookies
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 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 to a blender, followed by 2 cups vanilla ice cream.
- Add 1/3 cup crushed cookies and 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp whipped cream and 1 tbsp graham cracker or pie-crust crumbs.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use crunchy cookies like chocolate sandwich cookies for texture. For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk and dairy-free ice cream.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make cookies & cream pie milkshake?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make cookies & cream 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): ~874 cal · 44g fat · 103g carbs · 16g protein · 79g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 874 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 165 min·9.6 mi·~19300 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 118 min·5.9 mi·~11800 steps
- Moderate cycling 89 min·17.8 mi
- Swimming laps 122 min
- Jogging 86 min·7.2 mi·~13750 steps
- Stair climbing 81 min·~7300 steps
- Dancing 142 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 89 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 203 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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