Description
Enjoy a refreshing tropical treat with this creamy Pina Colada Milkshake, blending vanilla ice cream, coconut milk, and fresh pineapple for a taste of paradise. Perfect for warm days, it’s topped with whipped cream and garnished with cherries and pineapple slices for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (toasted, optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Fresh pineapple slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, add the 2 cups of vanilla ice cream.
- Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk.
- Add 1 cup of pineapple juice.
- Peel and slice the ripe banana, then toss it into the blender.
- Add 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple (drained).
- If desired, add 1/4 cup of shredded coconut (toasted for extra flavor).
- Add 1 tablespoon of sugar (adjust to taste).
- Finally, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Secure the lid on your blender tightly.
- Start blending on low speed, then gradually increase to high speed. Blend until smooth and creamy (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
- Stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Blend again for a few seconds if needed.
- Taste the milkshake and add more sugar if desired, then blend again.
- Grab your favorite tall glasses or milkshake cups.
- Pour the milkshake into the glasses, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Top each milkshake with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle some toasted shredded coconut on top of the whipped cream (optional).
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and, if desired, a slice of fresh pineapple on the rim of the glass.
Notes
- For a thicker milkshake, add more ice cream or reduce the amount of coconut milk.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar based on your preference.
- This milkshake pairs wonderfully with tropical snacks like coconut macaroons or fruit skewers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes