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This strawberry milkshake is smooth, creamy, and full of rich strawberry flavor. Blended with vanilla ice cream and a splash of milk, it’s cool, refreshing, and perfectly sweet.

strawberry milkshake in a mason jar with whipped cream.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick & Easy: Blend a few ingredients for a delicious treat in minutes.
  • Single Serving: Made just for you, with no leftovers.
  • Customizable: Use dairy or non-dairy ingredients to fit your needs.
  • Easily Doubles: Want two milkshakes? Just double the ingredients.

What I love most about this strawberry milkshake is how it instantly takes me back to warm afternoons and classic diner counters. It’s creamy, sweet, and full of fresh strawberry flavor.

Whether I’m using fresh berries or frozen ones from the freezer, it always feels like a little treat I didn’t have to work hard for. It’s simple, nostalgic, and so satisfying – one sip and I’m hooked every time.

This milkshake is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Got extra berries? Use them in a single serve strawberry icebox cake, a strawberry shortcake for one, a fun fruit quesadilla, or blend a frozen strawberry daiquiri for a refreshing adult drink.

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Ingredients

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Recipe Variations

Customize your strawberry milkshake with these simple additions or swaps:

  • Strawberry Banana Milkshake: Add 1 small banana for extra sweetness and a thicker texture.
  • Strawberry Jam Boost: Blend in 1–2 tablespoons of strawberry jam to enhance the strawberry flavor.
  • Strawberry Ice Cream Swap: Use strawberry ice cream instead of vanilla for a deeper strawberry flavor.

How To Make A Strawberry Milkshake

These photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make a strawberry milkshake at home. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  1. Hull and slice the strawberries, then add them to a blender.
  2. Add the milk, heavy cream, ice cream, and vanilla extract (if using).
a strawberry milkshake in a mason jar on a tray next to a carton of ice cream.
  1. Blend until smooth.
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  1. Pour into a glass and top with homemade whipped cream, if desired.
a homemade strawberry milkshake in a mason jar.

Expert Tips

  • Chill the Glass: Place your glass in the freezer before blending for a colder milkshake.
  • Use Good Ice Cream: High-quality ice cream makes a big difference in flavor.
  • Soften Ice Cream Slightly: Let it sit out for a few minutes so it blends easily, but don’t let it melt.
  • For a Thicker Shake: Use full-fat ice cream and increase the amount of ice cream and heavy cream.
  • For a Thinner Shake: Add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Using Frozen Strawberries: You may need to add extra milk to help blend and thin the shake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this milkshake dairy-free?

Yes, use dairy-free milk and a dairy-free ice cream alternative.

Can I double this strawberry milkshake recipe?

Absolutely. Just double each ingredient to make two milkshakes.

Do I need a blender to make a strawberry milkshake?

A blender makes the job easy but you can also use a stick blender (immersion blender).

Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

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Strawberry Milkshake For One

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By: Joanie Zisk
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
This creamy strawberry milkshake is made with fresh or frozen strawberries, vanilla ice cream, milk, and a splash of vanilla. Ready in minutes!

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries (8-ounces)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • whipped cream
  • sprinkles
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Instructions 

  • Add the ice cream, milk, cream, strawberries, and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Chill the Glass: Place your glass in the freezer before blending for a colder milkshake.
  • Use Good Ice Cream: High-quality ice cream makes a big difference in flavor.
  • Soften Ice Cream Slightly: Let it sit out for a few minutes so it blends easily, but don’t let it melt.
  • For a Thicker Shake: Use full-fat ice cream and increase the amount of ice cream and heavy cream.
  • For a Thinner Shake: Add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Using Frozen Strawberries: You may need to add extra milk to help blend and thin the shake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 610kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Cholesterol: 143mg, Sodium: 208mg, Potassium: 924mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 48g, Vitamin A: 1805IU, Vitamin C: 127mg, Calcium: 466mg, Iron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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5 Comments

  1. Carol Reynolds says:

    If you use frozen berries would you even need the ice cream? Hmmmm?

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      If you’re looking for a milkshake that’s extra rich and creamy, yes.

  2. Bridget says:

    A great treat. I have also substituted frozen peaches for strawberries and it was wonderful.

  3. Laurel says:

    Looks delicious. Why did I let myself look at the calories!

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      Hi Laurel, you can shave off a few calories by eliminating the heavy cream and using a lower fat milk. The milkshake won’t be as thick and rich but will still be absolutely delicious.