Classic Oreo Milkshake

Classic Oreo Milkshake

This recipe makes a rich, creamy, and decadent Oreo milkshake, just like the one pictured, complete with whipped cream and crushed Oreo topping.

Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream (good quality for best results)
• 3/4 cup cold milk (whole milk or 2% for creaminess)
• 8-10 Oreo cookies (plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but enhances flavor)
• Whipped cream (for topping)
• Crushed Oreo cookies (for topping)
• Whole Oreo cookies (for garnish)

Equipment:

• Blender
• Tall glasses

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oreos: Roughly break 8-10 Oreo cookies into pieces. If you want a smoother shake with just flecks of Oreo, you can crush them more finely. If you like larger chunks, keep them a bit bigger.
2. Combine Ingredients: In your blender, add the vanilla ice cream, cold milk, and the broken Oreo cookies. If using, add the vanilla extract.
3. Blend: Secure the lid on your blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the milkshake is too thick, add a tiny splash more milk (1 tablespoon at a time) and blend again until desired consistency is reached. If it’s too thin, add another scoop of ice cream and blend.
4. Prepare Glasses (Optional but Recommended for Presentation): For a “drip” effect like in the picture, you can slightly warm a few Oreos in the microwave for a few seconds to soften the cream, then carefully run a spoon with some of the softened Oreo around the inside rim of the glass before pouring. Or, simply ensure your shake is thick enough to create the drips as it settles.
5. Pour and Serve: Pour the milkshake into two tall glasses.
6. Garnish: Top generously with whipped cream. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies over the whipped cream. For the ultimate presentation, add a whole Oreo cookie to the rim of each glass or float it on top of the whipped cream, and insert a straw.
7. Enjoy immediately!

Tips for the Perfect Oreo Milkshake:

• Cold Ingredients are Key: Make sure your ice cream is well-frozen and your milk is cold for the thickest, creamiest shake.
• Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter shake, you can add a tablespoon of sugar or sweetened condensed milk, though the Oreos and ice cream typically provide enough sweetness.
• Vary Oreo Amount: Adjust the number of Oreos to your liking. More Oreos will result in a thicker, more chocolatey, and chunkier shake.
• Experiment with Ice Cream: While vanilla is classic, you can try chocolate ice cream for a double chocolate Oreo shake!
• Make it Thicker/Thinner:
  • Thicker: Add more ice cream or a few more Oreos.
  • Thinner: Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time.