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Peach Milkshake Recipe

Peach Milkshake

iamwinfred
This peach milkshake recipe is my go-to treat the moment summer peaches hit the farmers market. It only takes four main ingredients and a blender to make, and it tastes richer than anything you'd get from a drive-thru window. Made with real, ripe peaches for genuine peach flavor in every sip, this thick and creamy shake comes together in under ten minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 milkshakes
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender For the smoothest texture
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Paring knife and cutting board
  • Tall milkshake glasses For serving
  • Rubber spatula For scraping down the blender
  • Whipped cream dispenser Optional, for topping

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe peaches about 2 cups, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1½ cups vanilla ice cream
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or to taste, optional if your peaches are very sweet
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract the secret ingredient that boosts the peach flavor
  • 1 pinch salt

For Topping and Garnish

  • whipped cream for topping, optional
  • 1 slice fresh peach per glass, for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel, and pit the peaches. Slice into rough chunks. Set aside about half a cup of sliced peaches for later and place the rest in the blender.
  • Add the whole milk to the blender with the majority of sliced peaches. Blend on medium-high for 20-30 seconds until smooth. Scrape down the sides if needed.
  • Add the vanilla ice cream, sugar, almond extract, and salt. Blend on medium-high for 20-30 seconds until thick, creamy, and pale peachy pink. Check consistency and adjust with more ice cream or milk if needed.
  • Add the reserved half cup of sliced peaches and pulse just a few times to break into small flecks, not pureed completely.
  • Pour into two tall glasses immediately. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a fresh peach slice on the rim. Serve with a wide straw and long spoon.

Notes

  • Use peaches that give slightly when pressed with your thumb - underripe peaches will taste bland and starchy.
  • Chill your peaches in the fridge before blending so they don't melt the ice cream too quickly.
  • If your peaches are very juicy, cut back on the milk slightly to prevent a thin shake.
  • Frozen peaches work great when fresh ones aren't in season and actually help thicken the shake.
  • Don't over-blend once the ice cream goes in - blending too long will melt it and thin out your shake.
  • Taste before serving and adjust the sugar, since peach sweetness varies a lot depending on ripeness.
  • For a dairy-free version, swap the whole milk for oat milk or coconut milk and use dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
  • If you don't have almond extract, leave it out or swap in half a teaspoon of vanilla extract instead.
  • Milkshakes are best served immediately and do not store well once fully blended and melted.
  • If you have leftovers, pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 weeks. To serve again, let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then re-blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1milkshakeCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy dessert, fruity milkshake, peach milkshake, peach recipe, summer drink
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