A creamy milkshake combining vanilla ice cream and pure vanilla extract with fresh cranberries for a bright, tart flavor perfect for the holiday season.
Cranberry Vanilla Milkshake
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A creamy milkshake combining vanilla ice cream and pure vanilla extract with fresh cranberries for a bright, tart flavor perfect for the holiday season.
Prep
8 min
Cook
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Total
8 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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- 2.0 cups (480.0 ml)vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30.0 g)fresh cranberries
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
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Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup fresh cranberries to a blender.
- Add 2 cups vanilla ice cream 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 to retain some cranberry texture.
- 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.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries; if frozen, thaw slightly before blending. For a smoother texture, strain the blended cranberries before combining with ice cream.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make cranberry vanilla milkshake?
Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make cranberry vanilla 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.
661
Calories / serving
34.8g
Fat
74.1g
Carbs
13.6g
Protein
63.8g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~661 cal · 35g fat · 74g carbs · 14g 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 · 661 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 125 min·7.3 mi·~14650 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 90 min·4.5 mi·~9000 steps
- Moderate cycling 67 min·13.4 mi
- Swimming laps 93 min
- Jogging 65 min·5.4 mi·~10400 steps
- Stair climbing 61 min·~5500 steps
- Dancing 107 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 67 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 153 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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