In Pulp Fiction (1994) John Travolta’s character states: That’s a pretty f#$#$# good milkshake. I don’t know if it’s worth five dollars but it’s pretty f $#$#@ good”. And we have to agree! This five-dollar vanilla milkshake is absolutely fantastic!
Five-dollar vanilla milkshake
Ingredients
- 500ml (2 cups) chilled fresh cream
- 100ml icing sugar
- 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract
- 500ml good quality vanilla ice cream
- 250ml (1 cup) fresh milk
- red maraschino cherries, to garnish
- fresh mint, to garnish
Instructions
1
Place the fresh cream in a large mixing bowl together with 30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar and 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract.
2
Whisk the mixture vigorously until the mixture forms peaks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
3
Blend the ice cream, milk and remaining vanilla extract and sugar in a blender until smooth.
4
Divide between serving glasses and add a dollop of the fresh cream mixture. Serve topped with a cherry and mint.
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