What’s the best ice cream for a candy shake?

Strawberry ice cream with real fruit chunks gives this shake extra flavor. But you can also use vanilla and boost it with extra syrup and pink candies.

Can I make this shake ahead of time?

It’s best served immediately so it stays thick and cold. If needed, you can blend the base and refrigerate it for up to 30 minutes—just decorate right before serving.

What if I don’t have strawberry syrup?

Use a spoonful of jam or puree instead. Even a strawberry yogurt squeeze can work in a pinch.

What candies work best for topping?

Mini marshmallows, sugar pearls, pink chocolate chips, or jelly candies all work great. For a colorful twist, try what we use in the Summer Mango Coconut Float Milkshake .

Summer Strawberry Candy Shake – 1 Sweet Pink Delight

Description

This summer strawberry candy shake is sweet, creamy, and topped with pink whipped cream and candy. It’s part dessert, part milkshake, and totally summer.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups strawberry ice cream

¾ cup cold milk (adjust for thickness)

2 tbsp strawberry syrup

1 tbsp white chocolate chips (optional)

Pink whipped cream (or regular + pink sprinkles)

3–4 pink candies (marshmallows, sugar pearls, gumdrops)

1 pink truffle

1 striped pink straw

Instructions

1. Add strawberry ice cream, milk, strawberry syrup, and white chocolate chips to a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Pour into a clear cup, letting some drip for a melted look.

3. Pipe pink whipped cream on top.

4. Decorate with pink candies and a pink truffle.

5. Add a striped straw and serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer shake, swap milk with half-and-half. You can also add crushed berries or strawberry puree for extra fruit flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 410
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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