Can I mix raspberry with milk?

Absolutely! Raspberries and milk are an excellent combination. The slight tanginess of the raspberries pairs beautifully with the creamy sweetness of milk. In this recipe, the milk helps create that perfect milkshake consistency while letting the raspberry flavor shine through. When I first tried making this milkshake, I wondered if the milk would overpower the delicate raspberry flavor, but it actually enhances it! Just be sure to blend thoroughly so there are no raspberry seeds or chunks left behind. Nobody wants seeds stuck in their straw.

What fruit goes well with a raspberry?

Raspberries play nicely with so many other fruits! My personal favorites to pair with raspberries in milkshakes are: Bananas (add half a banana to this milkshake for extra creaminess – I do this whenever I have a ripe banana on the counter!) Strawberries (for a mixed berry approach that my husband absolutely adores) Peaches (for a summery twist that tastes like sunshine in a glass) Lemon (a tiny squeeze of lemon juice brightens the raspberry flavor even more – my sister's secret addition!) Mango (for a tropical take on this classic milkshake that my kids go crazy for) Each of these fruits complements the tart-sweet nature of raspberries while adding their special character to the mix! I've tried them all during our weekend "milkshake experiments," and honestly, they're all winners! The strawberry-raspberry combo might be my absolute favorite, though – it's like summer in a glass!

Homemade Raspberry Milkshake Recipe

Description

The best raspberry shake you’ll ever have! It is so easy to throw together and totally delicious!

Ingredients

Scale

6 oz fresh raspberries
2.5 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk

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Instructions

Gather your fresh raspberries, vanilla ice cream, and milk. (Make sure your ice cream is just soft enough to scoop, but still very cold!)

Pour the milk into your blender first, then add the ice cream and fresh raspberries on top. This order helps everything blend more smoothly and prevents the ice cream from sticking to the bottom.

Pulse a few times to break up the berries and ice cream, then blend on medium-high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and a beautiful pink color throughout. (This usually takes about 30-45 seconds, depending on your blender.)

Pour into tall glasses and enjoy right away! The milkshake will start to melt quickly, so don’t delay! You can top with a few fresh raspberries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.

Notes

Use the freshest raspberries you can find. The riper, the better—they make a real difference.
Keep the ice cream as cold as possible. Only soften it enough to scoop into the blender.
If fresh raspberries aren’t available, frozen raspberries will work too.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 185mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 79mg