Vanilla Bean Milkshake Recipes

VANILLA BEAN-NUTMEG SHAKE WITH BLACKBERRY SWIRL

Steps:

• Combine blackberries and sugar in a small saucepan and cook, over low heat, until slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved. Mash the blackberries slightly with a fork and let cool.
• In a blender, combine 1/3 cup milk, 10 ounces of ice cream, vanilla bean seeds and the nutmeg and blend until smooth. Fill a tall milkshake glass 1/3 of the way with some of the milkshake, add a few tablespoons of the blackberry puree, fill 1/3 of the way with more milkshake, then a few tablespoons of the puree and finish with the remaining milkshake. Use a straw to stir and swirl the mixtures together. Garnish with a few fresh blackberries and serve.

VANILLA MILKSHAKE I

Steps:

• In a blender, combine ice cream, milk and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

VANILLA BEAN MILKSHAKE

Steps:

• Combine the milk and vanilla bean seeds in a blender and blend until combined, about 5 seconds. Add the ice cream and blend until smooth, about 10 seconds.
• ADULTS
• Add 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) bourbon to the blender when you add the milk.
• SPICED VANILLA BEAN MILKSHAKE
• Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
• VANILLA BEAN-CARAMEL MILKSHAKE
• Decrease the milk to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce (page 153).