A creamy pear milkshake blended with vanilla ice cream and milk, topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs to mimic the flavors of a pear crisp dessert.
Pear Crisp 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
- ½ cup (75.0 g)ripe pear, chopped
- ½ tsppure vanilla extract
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whipped cream
- 1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)graham cracker crumbs
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Instructions
- Add the whole milk and vanilla ice cream to a blender.
- Add the chopped ripe pear and 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 milk 1 tablespoon at a time if too thick, or ice cream 1/4 cup at a time if too thin.
- Pour into a chilled 16-ounce glass and top with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and long spoon.
Tips
- Use ripe pears for natural sweetness and softer texture. To make ahead, prepare the milkshake base and add toppings just before serving.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make pear crisp milkshake?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make pear crisp 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): ~719 cal · 36g fat · 87g carbs · 14g protein · 72g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 719 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 136 min·7.9 mi·~15900 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 97 min·4.9 mi·~9700 steps
- Moderate cycling 73 min·14.6 mi
- Swimming laps 101 min
- Jogging 70 min·5.8 mi·~11200 steps
- Stair climbing 66 min·~5950 steps
- Dancing 117 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 73 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 167 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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