Classic Shakes Recipe
Vanilla, Chocolate, Caramel, Strawberry.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Frequently paired with
The best thing to pair and share with Classic Shakes
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Base Ingredients
Flavor Add-ins
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Base
In a blender, combine the whole milk and vanilla ice cream. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Add Flavor
For vanilla shakes, add vanilla extract and blend until fully incorporated. For chocolate shakes, add chocolate syrup and blend. For caramel shakes, add caramel sauce and blend. For strawberry shakes, add strawberry syrup and fresh strawberries, blending until smooth.
Adjust Consistency
If the shake is too thick, add more milk to reach the desired consistency. If too thin, add more ice cream.
Serving
Serve the Shake
Pour the prepared shake into tall glasses.
Add Toppings
Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings for chocolate shakes, caramel drizzle for caramel shakes, and a cherry on top for all flavors.
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic shakes!