Ultimate Oreo Milkshake Recipe
This recipe is for a rich, creamy, and indulgent milkshake, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Yields: 1 large serving or 2 smaller servings Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- Ice Cream: 2 cups (about 4 large scoops) vanilla bean ice cream (high-quality makes a difference!)
- Oreos: 6-8 Oreo cookies (original or double-stuffed work best)
- For the milkshake: 4-6 cookies
- For garnish: 2 cookies
- Milk: 1/2 cup whole milk (adjust for desired thickness; start with less for a thicker shake)
- Chocolate Syrup (Optional, for aesthetic and extra flavor): 2 tablespoons, plus extra for drizzling inside the glass
- Whipped Cream (For topping): Store-bought or homemade
- Additional Oreo Crumbles (For topping): About 1 tablespoon, crushed
Equipment:
- Blender
- Tall glass
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or spatula
- Straw (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare your glass (Optional, for the “drip” effect):
- Take your tall serving glass.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup generously around the inside walls of the glass. You can let it drip down in streaks for that visually appealing effect seen in the picture.
- Place the glass in the freezer for a few minutes while you prepare the shake. This helps the syrup set and keeps the glass cold.
- Crush Some Oreos:
- Take 4-6 of your Oreo cookies. You can break them into smaller pieces by hand or pulse them briefly in the blender before adding other ingredients. This helps them blend more easily and ensures good distribution.
- For the garnish, finely crush 1-2 more Oreos in a small bag or with a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender:
- Add the vanilla ice cream to your blender.
- Pour in the milk.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup (if using).
- Add the broken Oreo pieces (4-6 cookies).
- Blend until Smooth:
- Start blending on a low speed, gradually increasing to medium.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, but still thick. Be careful not to over-blend, as this can make the shake too thin.
- If the shake is too thick, add a tiny splash more milk and blend again briefly. If it’s too thin, add another small scoop of ice cream.
- Assemble and Garnish:
- Remove your chilled, chocolate-drizzled glass from the freezer.
- Pour the thick, creamy Oreo milkshake into the prepared glass.
- Top generously with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the reserved crushed Oreo crumbles over the whipped cream.
- For an extra touch, you can place a whole Oreo cookie or a half-Oreo on top of the whipped cream, just like in the picture.
- Serve Immediately:
- Serve with a wide straw or a spoon, and enjoy your delicious homemade Oreo milkshake!
Tips for the Best Oreo Milkshake:
- Cold Ingredients: Make sure your ice cream is very cold, and you can even chill your milk beforehand.
- Ice Cream Quality: A good quality, full-fat vanilla ice cream will give you the creamiest and most flavorful shake.
- Don’t Over-blend: Blending for too long can melt the ice cream and make your shake runny. Blend just until combined and smooth.
- Customize: Feel free to adjust the number of Oreos to your liking. You can also experiment with different Oreo flavors!
- Make it Thicker: For an extra-thick shake, use slightly less milk or add a bit more ice cream. You can also add a tablespoon of malt powder for a malt shop feel.
- Dirty Blender Method (for cleanup): Once you’ve poured your shake, add a few drops of dish soap and some warm water to the blender. Blend for 30 seconds, then rinse. Makes cleanup a breeze!
Enjoy your decadent treat!