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Ingredients

• 250 g vanilla ice cream (about 4 big scoops)
• 250 ml cold whole milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp whipped cream, to top (optional)
• 2 Maraschino cherries (optional)

Method

1. Put two tall glasses in the freezer to chill.
2. Let the ice cream soften on the counter for 5 min so it blends without needing extra milk.
3. Put the milk, vanilla and ice cream in a blender and blend for 20–30 seconds, just until smooth and frothy. Over-blending melts it thin.
4. Pour into the frosty glasses, top with whipped cream and a cherry, and serve with straws.

Tips

• For a thicker shake use less milk; for a thinner one add a splash more.
• Most vanilla ice creams are gluten-free but some contain wheat-based stabilisers or cookie pieces, so check the label if that matters.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

BBC Good Food Imbibe