Blue Milkshake Recipe
A magical, creamy treat perfect for parties or special occasions
KEY INFO
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 1-2
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary: Vegetarian (Vegan option available)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Blender (or food processor)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall serving glass
- Spoon for scraping
INGREDIENTS
For the Base:
- 1 cup (240ml) vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp (5ml) coconut or vanilla extract
- 2-3 drops blue food coloring
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Coconut shavings
METHOD
- Add vanilla ice cream to your blender Pro tip: Let ice cream soften slightly for easier blending
- Pour in milk and extract Start with less milk – you can always add more
- Add food coloring (2-3 drops) Add gradually to achieve desired shade
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy Look for a thick, pourable consistency
- Pour into serving glass Leave room for toppings if using
- Add optional toppings and serve immediately
CRUCIAL TIPS
- Don’t over-blend or your shake will become too thin
- Use quality vanilla ice cream for best results
- Add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time if too thick
- Color can be adjusted – add blue food coloring gradually
STORAGE & VARIATIONS
Storage:
- Best served immediately
- Can be frozen for up to 24 hours
- Let thaw 5-10 minutes before drinking if frozen
Variations:
- Vegan: Use dairy-free ice cream and plant-based milk
- Natural blue: Use butterfly pea powder instead of food coloring
- Berry blast: Add fresh blueberries
- Coconut crush: Use coconut milk and add toasted coconut
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
- Using warm milk (makes ice cream melt too quickly)
- Adding too much food coloring at once
- Over-blending until runny
- Using ice cream that’s too hard
Remember: The perfect blue milkshake should be thick enough to eat with a spoon but still drinkable through a straw!
This recipe is easily scalable – simply multiply ingredients by the number of servings needed while maintaining the same ratios.
