Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (Printable)

A luscious blend of fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream creating the perfect cheesecake-inspired creamy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cream

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Place milk, softened cream cheese, vanilla ice cream, strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract into a blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure even incorporation.
03 - Taste the milkshake and add additional sugar if desired, blending briefly to incorporate any adjustments.
04 - Pour the finished milkshake into two chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and fresh strawberry slices if desired. Serve immediately with straws.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes exactly like strawberry cheesecake but requires zero baking and five minutes of your time
  • The cream cheese creates an incredible velvety texture that regular milkshakes just cant match
02 -
  • Cold ingredients blend better, but frozen cream cheese creates tiny lumps that never fully disappear
  • Over-blending can make the shake thin and watery, so stop as soon as everything is smooth
03 -
  • If your strawberries arent very sweet, add a tablespoon of strawberry jam before blending for concentrated flavor
  • A drop of lemon juice brightens everything and cuts through the richness