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Creamy cherry lemon milkshake blends frozen cherries and zesty lemon juice with vanilla ice cream for a refreshing treat. Serve chilled with whipped cream.

Cherry Lemon Milkshake

Author: Ellie James
260kcal
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 5 minutes
This cherry lemon milkshake is a nostalgic blend of creamy vanilla ice cream, zesty lemon juice, and juicy cherries. It's quick, refreshing, and strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ideal for summer sips or a cheerful dessert!
Servings 2 glasses
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American-Inspired

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 0.5 cup frozen pitted cherries
  • 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • whipped cream for garnish (optional)
  • maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • blender
  • measuring cups
  • chilled glasses

Method

  1. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, frozen cherries, lemon juice, milk, honey, and vanilla extract.
  2. Blend on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add a splash of milk if it's too thick.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
  4. Transfer the milkshake into a chilled glass.
  5. Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
  6. Serve immediately with a straw and a spoon.

Nutrition

Calories260kcalCarbohydrates41gProtein5gFat9gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat0.6gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.2gCholesterol35mgSodium65mgPotassium230mgFiber1gSugar37gVitamin A450IUVitamin C9mgCalcium140mgIron0.2mg

Notes

Use frozen bananas for a dairy-free version, or swap honey for stevia to reduce sugar. Garnish with lemon zest and mint for flair, and freeze leftovers in popsicle molds for a fun twist!

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