🍓 Description:
This Summer Strawberry Cheesecake Shake is a creamy, refreshing, and indulgent treat that tastes just like a slice of strawberry cheesecake in a chilled, drinkable form. Bursting with fresh strawberries, rich cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream, it’s perfect for hot days when you crave dessert and a cool drink all in one.
🌍 Origin:
This shake draws inspiration from American-style strawberry cheesecake desserts, blending them into a popular summer trend — dessert shakes. It’s a modern creation that merges classic cheesecake flavors with milkshake culture.
🧾 Ingredients (Quantities):
- Fresh strawberries – 1 cup (hulled and chopped)
- Cream cheese – 1/4 cup (softened)
- Vanilla ice cream – 2 cups (about 4 scoops)
- Milk – 1/2 cup (whole or 2% recommended)
- Graham crackers – 2 sheets (crushed, for blending and topping)
- Sugar or honey – 1-2 tbsp (adjust to taste, especially if berries are tart)
- Vanilla extract – 1/2 tsp
- Whipped cream – for topping
🧂 Optional Ingredients:
- Greek yogurt – 2 tbsp (for tang and extra creaminess)
- Strawberry syrup – for swirling or drizzling
- Lemon zest – for brightness
- Ice cubes – for a frostier texture
- Protein powder or collagen – for a nutritional boost
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the strawberries: If not sweet enough, toss them with a little sugar and let sit 5–10 minutes.
- Blend base ingredients: In a blender, combine strawberries, cream cheese, vanilla ice cream, milk, vanilla extract, and sugar (or honey). Blend until smooth.
- Add crushed graham crackers: Pulse briefly until combined — don’t over-blend so you keep a slight texture.
- Taste and adjust: Add more sugar or milk if needed for desired sweetness/thickness.
- Serve: Pour into a tall glass. Top with whipped cream, extra crushed graham crackers, and a drizzle of strawberry syrup.
- Garnish: Add a fresh strawberry or a mini cheesecake bite on the rim if serving for guests.
✅ Tips for Success:
- Use ripe, in-season strawberries for best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before pouring for a frosty presentation.
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a smoother blend.
- Want it thicker? Add more ice cream or a few ice cubes.
- Want it healthier? Substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese and use frozen banana for ice cream.
💡 Recommendations:
- Serve immediately after blending — the texture is best when freshly made.
- Double the batch and serve in mini jars for summer parties or BBQs.
- Pair with fresh fruit skewers or graham cracker sticks for dipping.
- Make a vegan version using dairy-free ice cream and vegan cream cheese.
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🧮 Nutrition (Approximate per serving – 1 large shake):
- Calories: 420–480 kcal
- Protein: 6–8g
- Fat: 22–26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 50–55g
- Sugar: 35–40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Calcium: ~20% RDI
- Vitamin C: ~70% RDI (thanks to the strawberries!)
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