Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake – Vanilla ice cream blended with real strawberries and a slice of cheesecake makes for a rich, indulgent strawberry cheesecake milkshake!
Milkshakes! I am such a fan of them now, but I am also very picky about them. They gotta be (1) thick, (2) full of flavor (no boring vanilla shakes for me!), and (3) loaded with texture, whether it be chunks of topping or gooey globs of caramel or fudge.
I mean, just look at the milkshake I posted last year – the Ultimate Cookies & Cream Milkshake. This milkshake was made in my dreams. Not only did it have my favorite ice cream flavor in the world, those garnishes were unreal! Needless to say, my next milkshake would have a tough act to follow.
If last year’s milkshake was made just for me, this year’s milkshake was all about my husband. He is obsessed with the Strawberry Cheesequake Blizzard at Dairy Queen. Have you heard of it? It’s a Blizzard loaded with stawberries, graham cracker crumbs, and chunks of cheesecake.
I used that treat to inspire my latest milkshake creation – Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake. And look how incredible it came out!
To make this milkshake, I wanted to use real strawberries and real cheesecake to give the shake a chunky texture. So that’s why I used vanilla ice cream as my base and added those ingredients to it. You just wouldn’t get the same texture from using strawberry ice cream and sweetened cream cheese.
Another thing to note about this recipe is that I don’t use a lot of milk. I like my milkshakes nice and thick. Therefore, I just add 1/2 cup of milk to this recipe with 3 cups of ice cream just to help the mixture come together. Plus, the juice from the strawberries helps add a little liquid too, so you really don’t need much milk to liquefy the ice cream.
Here a re a few more tips to make sure this milkshake comes out perfectly:
- This recipe is truly so simple. You just blend a bunch of ingredients together and voila! But that means the quality of the ingredients is that much more important. So make sure are using the BEST vanilla ice cream for this recipe. I used an organic vanilla bean ice cream that tastes incredible on its own so I knew it would be the perfect base for my ice cream.
- The best part about milkshakes is garnishing them. You can get fancy with rimmed glasses or cute straws or fun toppings. I did all three! But if you’re just enjoying these shakes for yourself, you probably don’t need all the frills so don’t let those overwhelm you.
- Shakes are not something you can make ahead of time – as soon as they’re blended, they start to melt. However, you can prep all the ingredients ahead of time and simply blend when planning to serve them.
How excited are you to try these shakes?! They’re so decadent and fruity at the same time – just the perfect treat for the hot hot summer! I hope you get a chance to make them soon!!
Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 3-ounce slice cheesecake chopped
- graham crackers for garnish
- whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare two large glasses by dipping the rim in strawberry syrup and then some crushed graham crackers. Keep glasses upside down on a paper towel until serving time.
- Add vanilla ice cream, strawberries, syrup, milk, and cheesecake to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Shakes will be thick. Add more milk if you like them thinner.
- Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, strawberry, and a rectangle of graham cracker. Serve immediately.
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More desserts you’ll love:
Wine Milkshake
PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ultimate Cookies & Cream Milkshake
This recipe couldn’t be more perfect for this time of the year.
It has been SO hot here lately. Definitely milkshake weather! I love that you actually used a slice of cheesecake in this. They sound absolutely divine!
Thanks so much!
This is an awesome idea! Who doesn’t love cheesecake and milkshakes? Add them together and brilliant!! This is ultimate in summer treats.
You’re so right!
I don’t drink strawberry milkshakes that often, but man these make me want to dive right in! I’m loving the bold colors, and the fact that you use cheesecake!! Love it
Ahhh these look so good! I adore the way you styled them too, so colorful!
A milkshake with cheesecake?! What an amazing combination, I bet it’s so smooth, thick, and creamy, just like a perfect milkshake.
Oh man this milkshake is super thick! It’s my favorite thing about it
This is the perfect summer treat. All the delicious flavors of strawberries and cheesecake in a glass. Not only does it sound wonderfully tasty, your presentation is beautiful. I certainly wouldn’t be able to resist.
Thank so much!
I have been craving milkshakes all summer long! I actually tried ordering one from a restaurant yesterday, and they said that it sold out! I wouldn’t have that problem making it at home. This looks so good!!
Sold out?! How dare they! You’re so right though – much better to make at home so you don’t have that issues 🙂
Who doesn’t need one of these on a hot day? This looks out of this world delicious and decadent. Such a delightful and creative treat.
The pictures make me crave this milkshake! This sounds so delicious and refreshing! Strawberry cheesecake in drink form? Yes please!
I LOVE cheesecake!! This is a great, refreshing, creative summer treat!!!
I cannot even tell you how delicious this sounds! The texture would be perfect with those ingredients. So yummy!
Now that looks amazing!! I love the idea of cheesecake in my milkshakes. My kids are big fans of milkshakes this would be so much fun for them. I must try this soon because it’s so hot and humid here. Saving for later.
Your milkshakes are so pretty and sound totally irresistible! I also love that there is literally cheesecake in this shake! Sooo decadent! <3
You perfect genius, you! I would give just about anything for a strawberry cheesecake shake right about now! Sounds too good to be true!!
Oh my word. Real cheesecake in a shake? Perfect!! Your milkshake looks so delicious and refreshing!!
yum city right here! I might have to try to make this soon
Oh my gracious. How beautiful! Looks and sounds delicious. And I’ll have to get to Dairy Queen!
You have me sold on this! Definitely have to make!
oh, my!! This looks amazing. Strawberry cheesecake in a milkshake is now my favorite thing. I gotta go make some!!
I think I have to make this before I go to bed! It looks and sounds SO GOOD!
Cheesecake seems so heavy to eat in the summer BUT cheesecake milkshake seems like a great refreshing indulgent drink!
I love this combination of ingredients – looks irresistable!
Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake?! Yes, please! This milkshake looks absolutely amazing and I drooled when I scrolled to the cookies and cream! Yum!
This looks super tasty! I am a huge cheesecake fan so I would love this. I think it’s so sweet that you made this just for your hubby. My fella is a huge fan of mint chip, so that’s what I whip up for him.
These are adorable!! And they look SO TASTY. I think I need to make me one of these tonight
Thanks so much! You’re gonna love it!