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Not a lot of people know this, but ice cream plays a huge role in Indian homes. Growing up, we always had a tub of ice cream in the fridge to offer guests! It’s customary to offer drinks to guests as a sign of hospitality, and my mom would always offer milkshakes. Chickoo (sapota) milkshakes and malted chocolate milkshakes were my favorites! Now that we have officially settled into our new home, we’re hosting lots of people and I’m finding myself making milkshakes for my guests (much to Elara’s delight!). We’ve been slowly inviting people over to see our new place and we plan on hosting people all summer. I am a firm believer that every party needs a fun drink, along with amazing party food, and milkshakes have been my go-to recently. I partnered with Tillamook to show off one of my favorite milkshake recipes with you guys.
I went to my local Safeway and grabbed a couple of 56-oz cartons of Tillamook’s Old Fashioned Vanilla ice cream. My mom always used vanilla ice cream because it can take on any flavor you add to it so well. Tillamook’s Old Fashioned Vanilla ice cream is made with high-quality milk and extra cream, which makes it super creamy and rich! Indian milkshakes rely on the richness as they’re not as thick as a traditional American milkshake.
I LOVED when we had guests over in the summer when I was a kid. It meant milkshakes were guaranteed to be served, and I was going to grab the biggest cup we had. Indian milkshakes are usually flavored with spices (cinnamon, cardamom, etc) and nut powder (almonds, pistachios, cashews) is added for texture. They’re also thin enough to sip on without needing a straw.
I drizzled the inside of my cups with hot fudge to make it pretty, but feel free to leave it out to make it quicker/easier. I also added a couple of dates to the recipe to give it some sweetness and a caramel-like flavor, which pairs really well with vanilla and chai spices. My recipe is almost 50/50 ice cream to milk, but if you’d like a thicker milkshake, just use an additional cup of ice cream.
This recipe is also a great way to include your kids in cooking. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Elara more excited than when I asked her to help me scoop ice cream into a blender! And, of course, she asked me if she could lick the ice cream scooper afterward!
This summer, grab some Tillamook ice cream at your local Safeway and try serving milkshakes instead of lemonade. I promise your guests will love it! If you decide to make them, be sure to tag me on Instagram @milkandcardamom!
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Chai Spiced Vanilla Milkshakes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Vanilla milkshake with warm chai spices! A cozy drink that’s perfect to share with guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American, Indian
