Dessert

Homemade Triple Flavor Milkshake with Toppings Recipe

ByCharlotte Montgomery November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

Introduction

Milkshakes are a timeless treat that bring a creamy, sweet delight with every sip. Whether you crave classic chocolate, vanilla, or fresh strawberry, making homemade milkshakes is easy and fun. Customize with your favorite toppings for a perfect dessert or snack.

Three tall glasses filled with different milkshakes are placed on a white marbled surface. The front glass holds a pink milkshake with a thick swirl of white whipped cream on top, decorated with small pink balls and a sliced half strawberry sitting on the cream. Behind it to the left is a light beige milkshake topped with a large swirl of white whipped cream, covered in small round and heart-shaped pink and white sprinkles along the edges. To the right is a chocolate milkshake topped with swirls of beige whipped cream, drizzled with dark chocolate sauce and sprinkled with crushed nuts. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 scoops chocolate ice cream
1 cup whole milk (for chocolate milkshake)
3 tablespoons malted milk powder (optional, for chocolate milkshake)
3 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk (for vanilla milkshake)
3 tablespoons malted milk powder (optional, for vanilla milkshake)
3 scoops strawberry ice cream
1 cup whole milk (for strawberry milkshake)
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (for strawberry milkshake)
Whipped cream (for topping)
Hot fudge sauce (for topping)
Sprinkles (for topping)
Maraschino cherries (for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare one flavor at a time by adding the ice cream, milk, and malted milk powder (if using) or chopped strawberries into a blender.
Step 2: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour the milkshake into a glass and garnish with whipped cream, hot fudge sauce, sprinkles, or maraschino cherries as desired.

Tips & Variations

For a thicker milkshake, add less milk or more ice cream to your blend.
Add malted milk powder to enhance the flavor and give a traditional malt taste.
Try swapping fresh strawberries for frozen ones if you prefer a colder, thicker shake.
Get creative with toppings like crushed cookies, nuts, or flavored syrups.

Storage

Milkshakes are best enjoyed immediately for the freshest taste and texture. If you need to store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir or blend again before serving to restore creaminess, but note the shake may lose some of its original texture.

How to Serve

A tall clear glass holds a thick, light brown chocolate milkshake filling most of the glass with a smooth texture. On top, there is a generous swirl of thick whipped cream, light beige in color with soft peaks. Rich dark chocolate syrup drips down from the whipped cream over the sides of the glass. Small pieces of chopped nuts and dark chocolate curls are scattered on top of the whipped cream. A blue and white striped paper straw is placed upright into the milkshake from the right side. The glass sits on a white round coaster over a white marbled surface. Pieces of broken dark chocolate and a crumpled light blue cloth are blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat or non-dairy milk for milkshakes?

Yes, you can substitute whole milk with low-fat milk or non-dairy alternatives like almond, soy, or oat milk. The texture may be lighter but still tasty.

How do I make milkshakes thicker without adding ice cream?

Try adding frozen fruit, a spoonful of Greek yogurt, or a few ice cubes to thicken the milkshake naturally.

Charlotte Montgomery