How to Make the Perfect Salted Caramel Milkshake
American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings
This Salted Caramel Milkshake perfectly balances sweet caramel with a touch of flaky sea salt for a sophisticated dessert drink. A decadent and easy homemade milkshake recipe that rivals any ice cream shop version.
Why this recipe works
This Salted Caramel 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 530 calories with 8g 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
- 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Blend the shake
Add vanilla ice cream, milk, and caramel sauce to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Prepare glasses
Drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of each glass before pouring for a beautiful swirl effect.
Step 3: Finish and serve
Pour the shake into the caramel-lined glasses, top with whipped cream, drizzle more caramel, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- caramel sauce → dulce de leche for a richer deeper caramel flavor
- flaky sea salt → regular kosher salt used more sparingly
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding too much salt which overwhelms the caramel sweetness
- Using caramel candy instead of caramel sauce which does not blend smoothly
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 530 calories, 8g protein, 70g carbs, 24g fat, 0g fiber.
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