Black Forest Milkshake

Directions

1. 1Whisk the milk, softened ice cream, chocolate syrup, cherry preserves, and sugar until smooth.
2. 2Pour the base into a Creami pint, keeping it at or below the max-fill line.
3. 3Set the pint flat in the freezer and freeze for 24 hours until completely solid.
4. 4Lock the frozen pint into the Creami and run the MILKSHAKE preset.
5. 5If the result looks crumbly, add a splash of milk and run Re-spin until smooth.
6. 6Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve immediately.

Tips

• Freeze your pint completely solid for a full 24 hours if possible; a shorter freeze time can result in a crumbly texture when you run the Creami program.
• If your shake comes out powdery instead of creamy, add a splash of whole milk and re-spin on the same program setting for a smoother result.
• Mix your cherry preserves into the milk base before freezing rather than swirling it in after, so the cherry flavor distributes evenly throughout the pint.

Variations

• Skip the cherry preserves and use chocolate syrup exclusively for a simple dark chocolate shake, or add a tablespoon of instant coffee to the base for a mocha version.
• Swap the vanilla ice cream for chocolate ice cream to deepen the chocolate flavor and reduce the amount of chocolate syrup by half.
• Use maraschino cherry juice instead of cherry preserves for a lighter texture that spins more smoothly in the Creami.

FAQ

Can I use low-fat milk or almond milk instead of whole milk?

Yes, but whole milk creates a richer, creamier result when spun in the Creami; low-fat versions may spin crumbly and need a splash of additional liquid to re-spin smoothly.

My pint didn't freeze solid after 24 hours. What should I do?

Check that your freezer is at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below and give it another 6 to 8 hours; if it's still soft, your freezer may be running too warm for proper freezing.

Can I make this shake lighter or lower in sugar?

Yes, reduce the granulated sugar to 1 tablespoon and use less chocolate syrup, or swap the cherry preserves for fresh cherries you've frozen with a light honey drizzle instead.

How long can I store the frozen pint before spinning it?

Your frozen pint stays good for up to 2 weeks in the freezer; after that, ice crystals can form and affect the texture when you spin it.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated