Milkshakes
Vanilla Milkshake with a Soft, Spoonable Finish
A simple two-glass vanilla shake, with small adjustments for different ice creams.
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Kitchen know-how
Which Ingredients Go into a Milkshake Blender First?
Load an upright jug so the blades can circulate the mixture without unnecessary liquid.
Milkshakes
Chocolate Milkshake with a Cocoa Paste
Chocolate ice cream gives sweetness and the frozen structure, while cocoa deepens the flavour without adding a large quantity of syrup.
Milkshakes
Strawberry Milkshake with Fresh Berries
A strawberry milkshake made with real fruit is often a quiet blush rather than bright pink.
Milkshakes
Banana Milkshake without Extra Sugar
A banana with yellow skin and scattered brown freckles is useful here.
Milkshakes
Salted Caramel Milkshake with a Measured Swirl
Some sauces are syrupy; others contain enough cream or butter to set firmly in the fridge.
Milkshakes
Cookies and Cream Milkshake with Real Crunch
Cookies and cream becomes surprisingly smooth if everything is blended together from the beginning.
Milkshakes
Peanut Butter Milkshake with a Smooth Base
Natural peanut butter can separate into oil above a firm peanut layer.
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Chocolate Banana Milkshake with a Cocoa Base
Banana can dominate quickly.
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Mint Chocolate Milkshake without a Green Colouring
A mint shake does not need green colouring to taste fresh.
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Coffee Milkshake with a Cooled Espresso Shot
A small strong coffee supplies flavour without flooding the shake with liquid.
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Raspberry Milkshake with the Seeds Strained Out
Raspberries bring a clear tartness that cuts through vanilla ice cream.
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Blueberry Milkshake with a Quick Fruit Compote
A short cooking stage softens blueberry skins and releases their colour.
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Mango Milkshake with Ripe Fruit
A ripe mango should yield slightly to gentle pressure and have a fragrant aroma near the stem.
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Cherry Vanilla Milkshake with Carefully Pitted Fruit
Cherry stones do not belong in a blender.
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Blackberry Milkshake with a Smooth Fruit Base
Blackberries have firm seeds that remain noticeable even in a powerful blender.
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White Chocolate Milkshake with a Cooled Chocolate Cream
White chocolate supplies sweetness, cocoa butter and milk flavour rather than the roasted bitterness associated with dark chocolate.
Milkshakes
Pistachio Milkshake Using Unsweetened Nut Butter
This recipe uses a smooth nut butter made mainly or entirely from pistachios.
Milkshakes
Hazelnut Cocoa Milkshake with a Stirred Nut Base
Hazelnut butter and a small amount of cocoa give a different balance from a sweet chocolate-hazelnut spread.
Milkshakes
Malted Vanilla Milkshake with a Smooth Powder Mix
Malted milk drink powders vary in sweetness, dairy content and recommended mixing method.
Milkshakes
Spiced Biscuit Milkshake with Cinnamon Crumbs
Caramelised spiced biscuits contribute toasted sugar, warm spice and a little texture.
Milkshakes
Brownie Milkshake with Small Chewy Pieces
This recipe uses a finished, fully baked brownie.
Milkshakes
Coconut Vanilla Milkshake with a Toasted Finish
This version uses a small quantity of canned coconut milk for flavour and richness.
Kitchen know-how
How to Fix a Milkshake That Is Too Thin or Too Thick
Identify the cause before adding more ice cream or another splash of milk.
Kitchen know-how
How Soft Should Ice Cream Be Before Blending?
Aim for scoopable edges and a frozen centre, not a melted bowl.
Kitchen know-how
Why Fruit Can Make a Milkshake Watery
Account for fruit juice before measuring the milk.
Kitchen know-how
Should You Chill a Milkshake Glass?
A cool glass helps at serving, but it cannot repair a warm or over-blended base.
Kitchen know-how
Milkshake Toppings That Are Easy to Eat
Choose one useful contrast instead of building an unstable tower.
Kitchen know-how
How to Scale Milkshakes for Two, Four or a Small Gathering
Scale the ingredients accurately, then divide the blending into manageable batches.
Kitchen know-how
How to Freeze Fruit in Blender-Friendly Portions
Small, separately frozen pieces are easier to measure than one solid bag-shaped block.
Kitchen know-how
Milkshake Ingredient Substitutions That Change More Than Flavour
A replacement can alter sweetness, thickness and allergens at the same time.
Kitchen know-how
How to Clean a Blender after a Thick Milkshake
Remove sticky dairy, nut butter and crumbs without putting hands near moving blades.
Kitchen know-how
Making a Milkshake in a Small or Low-Powered Blender
Adapt the preparation to the machine instead of forcing hard frozen ingredients through it.
Fruit smoothies
Strawberry, Banana & Yoghurt Smoothie
A strawberry-led smoothie with a little frozen banana for body and plain yoghurt for tang.
Fruit smoothies
Mango & Cardamom Lassi
Ripe mango, yoghurt and a measured pinch of cardamom make a gently tangy lassi.
Fruit smoothies
Blueberry & Soaked Oat Smoothie
Softened oats add body to a blueberry smoothie without a dry, powdery finish.
Fruit smoothies
Kiwi & Lime Yoghurt Smoothie
A pale green kiwi smoothie designed to be blended and served straight away.
Fruit smoothies
Pineapple & Baby Spinach Smoothie
Pineapple leads this green smoothie, with a small spinach portion and frozen banana.
Fruit smoothies
Peach & Raspberry Swirl Smoothie
A peach yoghurt base and a separate raspberry ribbon create a two-colour smoothie.
Fruit smoothies
Blackberry & Ripe Pear Smoothie
Ripe pear softens sharp blackberries without making the drink taste of banana.
Fruit smoothies
Apricot & Almond Yoghurt Smoothie
Apricots, smooth almond butter and yoghurt make a softly nutty fruit smoothie.
Fruit smoothies
Roasted Plum & Yoghurt Smoothie
Roasting gives plums a deeper flavour before they are chilled and blended with yoghurt.
Fruit smoothies
Cherry & Cocoa Yoghurt Smoothie
Sweet cherries and a modest cocoa portion make a fruit-led chocolate smoothie.
Fruit smoothies
Watermelon & Lime Slush
Part-frozen watermelon gives this lime-scented slush its chill without extra ice.
Fruit smoothies
Honeydew, Mint & Yoghurt Smoothie
A light honeydew smoothie with yoghurt, lime and a restrained mint accent.
Fruit smoothies
Papaya & Orange Smoothie
Papaya makes a soft smoothie brightened with orange and a little lime.
Fruit smoothies
Carrot, Orange & Ginger Smoothie
Finely grated carrot joins orange, banana and a little fresh ginger.
Fruit smoothies
Beetroot & Raspberry Yoghurt Smoothie
A modest amount of plain cooked beetroot deepens a raspberry yoghurt smoothie.
Fruit smoothies
Apple, Cinnamon & Oat Smoothie
Sweet apple and soaked oats give this smoothie a gentle cinnamon flavour.
Fruit smoothies
Avocado, Cucumber & Lime Smoothie
Avocado gives cucumber and lime a creamy base without banana.
Fruit smoothies
Pear & Vanilla Kefir Smoothie
Ripe pear and vanilla soften the tang of plain milk kefir.
Fruit smoothies
Thick Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl
Frozen berries and banana make a spoonable base for a modest crunchy topping.
Dairy-free drinks
Dairy-Free Coconut & Lime Shake
Coconut ice cream and a little lime make a short, refreshing dessert shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Oat, Date & Cinnamon Shake
Soft dates, frozen banana and cinnamon give oat drink a caramel-like character.
Dairy-free drinks
Almond & Cherry Dairy-Free Shake
Sweet cherries and almond butter meet a dairy-free vanilla ice-cream base.
Dairy-free drinks
Soy, Sesame & Banana Shake
Frozen banana thickens soy drink and tahini into a sesame-accented shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Cashew & Vanilla Shake
Soaked cashews and vanilla make a gently nutty dairy-free shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Peanut, Cocoa & Oat Shake
Peanut butter and cocoa turn frozen banana and oat drink into a dessert shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Pineapple & Coconut Freeze
Frozen pineapple and coconut yoghurt make a tart, softly frozen drink.
Dairy-free drinks
Mango, Passion Fruit & Coconut Shake
Mango provides body while strained passion fruit adds a bright tart note.
Dairy-free drinks
Tahini & Maple Oat Shake
Tahini and maple syrup give a dairy-free vanilla shake a roasted sesame finish.
Dairy-free drinks
Raspberry & Coconut Yoghurt Shake
Coconut yoghurt gives raspberries a creamy base without ice cream.
Dairy-free drinks
Pistachio & Oat Vanilla Shake
Pure pistachio butter gives this oat-based vanilla shake its nut flavour.
Dairy-free drinks
Toasted Coconut & Banana Shake
Lightly toasted coconut adds a roasted note to a frozen banana shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Blackberry & Cashew Shake
Cashew butter rounds out tart blackberries in a dairy-free ice-cream shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Orange & Vanilla Soy Shake
Orange flesh and vanilla make a citrus-forward soy-based dessert shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Strawberry & Basil Oat Shake
A few basil leaves give a strawberry oat shake a gentle herbal accent.
Dairy-free drinks
Peach & Ginger Almond Shake
Ripe peach and finely grated ginger make a gently warming almond shake.
Dairy-free drinks
Chocolate & Mint Coconut Shake
A strained mint-cocoa infusion flavours a dairy-free chocolate shake.
Coffee & chocolate
Iced Latte with Properly Cooled Espresso
A clean, uncomplicated coffee-and-milk drink that stays cold without tasting watery.
Coffee & chocolate
Iced Mocha with a Smooth Cocoa Base
Mix the cocoa into a paste first for chocolate flavour without dry specks floating on top.
Coffee & chocolate
Small-Batch Cold Brew Coffee
A fridge-steeped coffee concentrate to strain carefully and dilute to your liking.
Coffee & chocolate
Vanilla Iced Coffee with a Quick Syrup
A small vanilla syrup batch that blends into cold coffee without sugar collecting at the bottom.
Coffee & chocolate
Salted Caramel Iced Latte, Lightly Sweetened
Loosen a spoonful of caramel in the coffee before adding cold milk and ice.
Coffee & chocolate
Cinnamon Iced Coffee without a Powdery Finish
Infuse a cinnamon stick into a little syrup rather than sprinkling dry spice over cold milk.
Coffee & chocolate
Coconut Iced Coffee with a Light Finish
Use a carton coconut drink rather than a thick tin of coconut milk for this easy iced coffee.
Coffee & chocolate
Orange Cold Brew over Ice
A black coffee drink brightened with orange juice and a strip of peel—no milk required.
Coffee & chocolate
Espresso Frappé for a Frozen Coffee Break
A spoonable blend of cooled coffee, milk and ice, made only in a blender rated for ice.
Coffee & chocolate
Chocolate Frappé with Cocoa and Ice
A coffee-free frozen chocolate drink with a properly mixed cocoa base.
Coffee & chocolate
White Chocolate Iced Coffee
Melt a small amount of white chocolate into espresso for a creamy, lightly sweet coffee.
Coffee & chocolate
Iced Chocolate with a Silky Cocoa Paste
A chilled chocolate drink that needs a spoon and saucepan, not a blender.
Coffee & chocolate
Cold Malted Chocolate Drink
A gently malty chocolate drink, mixed warm first so the powder does not sit in clumps.
Coffee & chocolate
Vanilla Affogato in a Small Bowl
Hot espresso meets cold ice cream in a dessert that should be poured at the table.
Coffee & chocolate
Cold Coffee Float with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chilled black coffee and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, left pleasantly unmixed at first.
Cold & frozen treats
No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream in a Small Loaf Tin
Whipped cream and condensed milk make a scoopable frozen dessert without an ice cream machine.
Cold & frozen treats
No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream with a Cocoa Paste
A smooth cocoa mixture gives this egg-free frozen dessert an even chocolate flavour.
Cold & frozen treats
Strawberry Yoghurt Bark with Thinly Sliced Berries
A shallow frozen yoghurt sheet breaks into small pieces for a quick cold snack.
Cold & frozen treats
Mango Sorbet without an Ice Cream Machine
A shallow freeze and one re-blending stage create a fruit-forward sorbet.
Cold & frozen treats
Lemon Granita with Light, Fork-Scraped Crystals
A shallow lemon ice becomes fluffy through repeated scraping, with no blender required.
Cold & frozen treats
Raspberry Ice Lollies with a Smooth Fruit Purée
Strained raspberries make small bright lollies without hard seeds.
Cold & frozen treats
Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Pops
Small banana halves get a thin chocolate shell and an optional crumb finish.
Cold & frozen treats
Peach Frozen Yoghurt with Roasted Fruit
Roasting softens peaches and concentrates their flavour before they meet thick yoghurt.
Cold & frozen treats
Blueberry Yoghurt Parfaits with a Crisp Granola Layer
A small cooled compote gives these spoon desserts distinct fruit, yoghurt and crunch.
Cold & frozen treats
Strawberry Sundaes with a Fresh Crushed-Berry Sauce
Crushed ripe berries make a quick sauce without cooking or a bottled syrup.
Cold & frozen treats
Chocolate Fudge Sundaes with a Small-Batch Sauce
A spoonable chocolate sauce adds a warm contrast without drowning the ice cream.
Cold & frozen treats
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches with Clean Edges
Use small, completely cooled cookies and briefly softened ice cream for easy assembly.
Cold & frozen treats
Chocolate Biscuit Icebox Cake without Baking
Layers of plain biscuits soften overnight between cocoa-flavoured whipped cream.
Cold & frozen treats
No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream with Dissolved Espresso Powder
A concentrated coffee mixture flavours whipped cream without adding much water.
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