Coffee Milkshake is a rich and delicious beverage made using ice cream, milk, instant coffee powder and sugar. It is made by blending everything together until smooth and frothy and topping it with whipped cream. With just 5 ingredients this coffee milkshake can be made in just 10 minutes. Recipe included with step by step pictures and video.
This is a perfect summer beverage for coffee lovers and it can be enjoyed anytime of the day at home. It is very quick to make and does not need many ingredients. I usually make this during hot afternoons and it gives a cooling and energising feel. It works well as a simple dessert drink after meals.
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About Coffee Milkshake
Coffee Milkshake is a popular chilled beverage loved for its creamy texture and strong flavour. It is very easy to prepare at home in just few minutes when you have all the ingredients in hand. This version uses ice cream so it's rich and thick in texture.
This milkshake has thick and creamy texture and its froth on top makes it look very tempting. The ice cream blends well and gives smooth consistency to the drink. It has balanced taste of coffee, sweetness and it makes it enjoyable to drink. If you are a coffee lover then this milkshake is a must try for you.
There are few variations you can try with this recipe and you can change based on your liking. You can reduce coffee powder for mild taste or add more for strong flavour. You can also add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder for twist and this recipe can be altered easily.
I usually make this when I want quick drink without much work. It feels like cafe style drink at home. I love this coffee milkshake very much as coffee flavour is my most favourite yes even more than chocolate I would admit.
This milkshake has a rich coffee flavour with mild sweetness and feels very smooth and satisfying to drink. The taste is a bit strong but it is balanced with the sweetness of sugar and ice cream. Some also add milk to make it thin in texture. You can adjust it as per liking.
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Coffee Milkshake Ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream - Vanilla flavoured ice cream is added for that creamy base, richness and smooth texture. You can use chocolate ice cream too if you like mocha flavour.
- Instant coffee powder - Instant coffee powder is used for strong coffee flavour and taste.
- Warm water - I used warm water to dissolve the coffee powder to avoid lumps in drink and it mixes well.
- Sugar - Sugar for sweetness and to balance the coffee taste in drink and you can adjust as per your taste.
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How to make Coffee Milkshake Step by Step
- To a bowl, add 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder along with 2 tablespoon warm water.
2.Mix it well and set aside.
3.To a mixer jar add 4 scoops vanilla ice cream.
4.Add 1 cup chilled milk.
5.Add 2 tablespoon sugar.
6.Add prepared coffee mixture.
7.All set to blend.
8.Blend until smooth and frothy.
9.Pour the milkshake into the serving glass.
10.Top with whipped cream with a sprinkle of instant coffee powder.
Serve chilled!
Expert Tips
- Mixing - I mix coffee powder with warm water first which helps it dissolve and avoid lumps.
- Blending - I blend everything until smooth and frothy and it gives good texture and do not over blend.
- Adjusting taste - I taste and adjust sugar if needed and you can change coffee strength as you like.
- Serving - I serve immediately after blending and it tastes better when cold and do not keep for long.
- Topping - I add whipped cream sometimes and it gives extra richness and you can sprinkle coffee powder on top. You can add a scoop of vanilla icecream too while serving.
Serving and Storage
Serve Coffee Milkshake chilled immediately after preparing and it taste best at that time. This goes well as a refreshing drink during hot days or after meals at home. It is best consumed fresh and not stored for long time. If needed you can refrigerate for short time but texture may change.
FAQS
1.Can I use milk and skip ice cream?
Yes you can use milk but it will be less creamy in texture. Ice cream gives thick texture and rich taste.
2.Can I reduce coffee powder?
Yes you can reduce it for mild flavour and taste. Adjust based on your liking.
3.Can I skip sugar?
Yes you can skip or reduce sugar as needed. Ice cream already has sweetness in it so adjust accordingly.
4.Can I add chocolate?
Yes you can add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder and it give a different flavour. It taste good with coffee.
5.Can I make it in advance?
It is better to make fresh and serve for best taste. You can make the coffee mixture and store in fridge and make the milkshake while serving.
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Coffee Milkshake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- 2 tablespoon warm water
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup chilled milk
- 2 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- To a bowl, add 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder along with 2 tablespoon warm water.
- Mix it well and set aside.
- To a mixer jar add 4 scoops vanilla ice cream.
- Add 1 cup chilled milk.
- Add 2 tablespoon sugar.
- Add prepared coffee mixture.
- All set to blend.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour the milkshake into the serving glass.
- Top with whipped cream with a sprinkle of instant coffee powder.
- Serve chilled!
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Notes
- Mixing - I mix coffee powder with warm water first which helps it dissolve and avoid lumps.
- Blending - I blend everything until smooth and frothy and it gives good texture and do not over blend.
- Adjusting taste - I taste and adjust sugar if needed and you can change coffee strength as you like.
- Serving - I serve immediately after blending and it tastes better when cold and do not keep for long.
- Topping - I add whipped cream sometimes and it gives extra richness and you can sprinkle coffee powder on top. You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream too while serving.
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