How to Make the Perfect Red Velvet Milkshake
American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings
This Red Velvet Milkshake captures the iconic flavor of red velvet cake with hints of cocoa and tangy cream cheese in every sip. A strikingly beautiful homemade milkshake recipe that is perfect for special occasions and Valentines Day.
Why this recipe works
This Red Velvet Milkshake recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 5 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 545 calories with 10g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Soften cream cheese
Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for a few minutes so it blends smoothly without lumps.
Step 2: Blend everything
Add vanilla ice cream, milk, softened cream cheese, red food coloring, and cocoa powder to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
Step 3: Serve and garnish
Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and red velvet cake crumbles or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- red food coloring → beet powder for a natural red color
- cream cheese → sour cream for a similar tangy flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using cold cream cheese which creates small white lumps throughout the shake
- Adding too little cocoa powder which removes the signature red velvet flavor
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 545 calories, 10g protein, 66g carbs, 26g fat, 1g fiber.
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