If you love a thick, delicious milkshake, this homemade cherry milkshake recipe is definitely for you! Made with just 4 ingredients this cherry shake comes together in moments. Can be made with fresh, frozen or even maraschino cherries!
Do you tend to gravitate toward a thick, creamy milkshake? It’s an amazing treat, especially on a hot day when only a cold milkshake will do.
This cherry milkshake is made with just a few simple ingredients, and mimics the flavors and consistency of a soda shop shake.
In this post I’ll show you exactly what you’ll need to make a milkshake, how to create the ultimate thickness and texture and what tools are the best for making shakes.
What do I need to make a cherry milkshake?
- Cherries – for this recipe, I used frozen cherries which can be found in most frozen food sections of the grocery store. You can also use fresh cherries or even jarred maraschino cherries.
- Vanilla Ice Cream – use a good quality vanilla ice cream. You can use either vanilla bean, French vanilla or any other premium vanilla ice cream.
- Whole milk – very cold, whole milk is ideal in making a milkshake. If you don’t have whole milk on hand, you can use another preferred milk, either dairy or plant-based.
- Sugar or other sweetener – if you would prefer to cut down on the sugar content, you could certainly use a granular monk fruit or stevia sweetener.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!
How do I make a cherry shake?
To make a cherry milkshake recipe, simply add the cherries, milk, ice cream and sweetener to a blender jar. Secure the blender lid tightly and blend on medium-high speed for 45-60 seconds or until all the ingredients are completely smooth.
Blendtec 650 Designer Series Blender with Wildside Jar
This is the Blender I use almost DAILY! Everything from smoothies, to cocktails, to waffle and muffin batter and even nut butter, this ultrapowerful blender creates an amazing puree every time. It’s very durable and made to last!
Once the ingredients are completely pureed and smooth, pour into a tall glass and enjoy right away while cold.
For a thinner shake, gradually add in more milk, 1/4 cup at a time until your desired consistency is achieved.
For a thicker milkshake, gradually add in 1/4 cup of ice cream, and less milk. Blend until your desired thickness is achieved.
Best toppings for a milkshake:
Traditional toppings for a milkshake are whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Other toppings include chopped nuts, chocolate syrup or caramel sauce. Some even enjoy adding an extra scoop of ice cream to the shake.
You can also add mix-in’s to your shake. For this cherry shake, try stirring in chopped fresh cherries or even chopped almonds for some crunch.
Frequently asked questions about making milkshakes:
For an extra creamy milkshake, use very cold whole milk. Also, using a good quality vanilla ice cream will ensure you have ideal flavor.
To make and keep a milkshake thick, start with very cold, frozen ice cream. Also, start with a small amount, like a 1/2 cup of milk first. Gradually add more milk as needed until you reach your desired thickness.
Whole milk is ideal for milkshakes, as it will give it a very smooth, creamy base. You could also use half and half for an extra creamy consistency.
To get your milkshake extra thick, add more ice cream. Also, it helps to start with VERY cold, frozen ice cream. Add milk gradually to the blender until you achieve your desired thickness.
Do you love fresh cherries? Check out some of our other popular cherry recipes:
- Cherry Smoothie
- Cherry Crisp with Almond Crumble
- Cherry Bread Recipe
- Very Cherry Cupcakes
- Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix
- Cherry Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
- Cream Cheese Cherry Scones
- Cherry Jello Pretzel Salad
- Cherry Tart Recipe
- Fresh Cherry Pie at The Carefree Kitchen
If you loved this cherry milkshake recipe, check out some of our other milkshake and frappuccino recipes:
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4 Ingredient Creamy Cherry Milkshake Recipe
Equipment
- blender This Blendtec Designer Series Blender is one we use almost daily!
- Ice Cream Scoop This OXO ice cream scoop is super durable!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups premium vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup cherries fresh or frozen
- 2/3 cup cold whole milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar alternative
Instructions
- To a blender jar, add the milk, ice cream, cherries and sweetener. Secure the lid to the blender jar.
- Blend on medium-high speed for 45-60 seconds or until all ingredients are completely smooth and pureed. (If needed, add more milk, 1/4 cup at a time, to make thinner or to achieve your desired consistency. To make a thicker shake, add in 1/4 cup additional ice cream, and less milk.)
- Pour into a tall glass and enjoy right away while cold. Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
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