Midnight Gas Station Milkshakes
Inspired by the late-night fuel of long road trips and big dreams, these deeply satisfying vanilla milkshakes offer a moment of indulgent comfort on any journey. Generously thick with real vanilla and crowned with crunchy malt, each sip captures the spirit of spontaneous stops and unforgettable adventures, reminiscent of driving into the unknown with friends.
Directions
- 1
Before you begin, place your serving glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to ensure your milkshakes stay perfectly cold.
- 2
In a high-speed blender, combine the slightly softened vanilla bean ice cream, chilled whole milk, chilled heavy cream, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt.
- 3
Add the 1/4 cup of malted milk powder and the granulated sugar, if using, to the blender.
- 4
Secure the lid and blend on medium-low speed for 30 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients towards the blades if necessary, until the mixture starts to combine.
- 5
Increase the blender speed to high and blend for another 45-60 seconds, or until the milkshake is thick, smooth, and uniformly creamy with no lumps of ice cream remaining.
- 6
Taste the milkshake and adjust for sweetness if desired, adding a touch more sugar if a sweeter profile is preferred, then blend for 10 seconds more.
- 7
Pour the thick, dreamy milkshake immediately into the chilled glasses.
- 8
If desired, top generously with a swirl of whipped cream.
- 9
Sprinkle a light dusting of additional malted milk powder over the whipped cream or directly on the milkshake surface for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
- 10
Garnish each milkshake with a bright red maraschino cherry, if using, for a classic gas station diner touch, and serve immediately with a wide straw.