Vanilla Custard Milkshake Recipe – Sharmis Passions

Vanilla Custard Milkshake is a thick and creamy drink made by blending chilled custard with frozen milk and vanilla extract. This recipe is made when you want a dessert like drink at home. It has a mild sweet taste with a soft vanilla flavour, tastes so delicious.

You can make the custard first and chill it for some time. It can be made in 25 minutes of work and the rest is only chilling. Frozen milk is used in place of ice cream so that shake stays cold and comes out thick and creamy. Do try this easy vanilla custard milkshake recipe and enjoy!!

About Vanilla Custard Milkshake

Custard is a very common dessert in Indian homes and it is usually served with fruits. This milkshake is a different way of using the same custard. The custard is chilled and blended with frozen milk until it turns thick.

I love vanilla milkshake they serve at restaurants it will be so smooth and creamy as they use ice creams. I wanted to recreate it and using frozen milk always gives a nice creamy texture to milkshakes, adding custard gives richness to the shake as in restaurants.

The texture is smooth and creamy like a light pudding. It is not too thick so you can drink it with a straw yet thick, rich and creamy.

You can change this shake in a few ways, You can add some chopped fruits like banana or mango in the glass. You can also add a spoon of chocolate syrup on top. Chopped nuts and tutti frutti go well with it too.

I make this milkshake on holidays when the kids are at home. I keep the milk frozen and the custard ready from the previous day. 

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Vanilla Custard Milkshake Ingredients

• Frozen Milk – I used boiled milk that is cooled and kept in the freezer. It gives thickness and keeps the shake cold. You can break the cubes before blending.
• Milk – I use boiled milk to cook the custard. It gives a creamy base to the shake. You can use full fat milk for a richer taste.
• Sugar – I added sugar for mild sweetness. It dissolves well in hot milk. You can reduce it if you like less sweet.
• Vanilla Custard Powder – I use vanilla custard powder to thicken the milk. It gives a light yellow colour and soft flavour. Mix it in cold milk first so there are no lumps.
• Vanilla Essence – I added vanilla essence for a good aroma. It takes away the smell of the milk. You can use homemade vanilla extract also.

How to make Vanilla Custard Milkshake Step by Step

1.To a sauce pan – add milk to it. Boil and simmer for 2 minutes.

2.Meanwhile take ¼ cup milk in a small bowl , add custard powder to it. Mix well it should be runny without any lumps. Add this to boiled milk.

3.Add sugar to it.mix well and cook until it thickens. Make sure it doesn’t form any lump. Keep mixing.

4.It will slightly coat the ladle like this that’s the perfect stage switch off. Transfer to a container. I froze milk and kept it ready in a box.

5.Chill the custard for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes to a mixer jar add custard along with frozen milk.

6.Add vanilla essence, sugar if needed.Blend well until smooth and creamy.If your mixie gets stuck just the break the ice and run again.

Pour in serving glasses and Serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• Mix without lumps – I mix the custard powder in cold milk till it is runny. This keeps the custard smooth and there are no lumps.
• Stir continuously – I stir custard all the time after adding the powder. It does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Check the stage – I switch off when the custard coats the back of the ladle. It thickens more when it cools.
• Chill well – I keep the custard in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Cold custard gives a thick shake.
• Break the ice – I break the frozen milk into small pieces if the mixer gets stuck. It helps the blades to run easily.
• Taste before sugar – I taste the shake once before adding more sugar. The custard is already sweet so extra sugar may not be needed.

Serving and Storage

Serve this chilled in tall glasses and you can add chopped nuts or few tutti frutti on top for serving and it goes well as a cool drink after meals or during holidays at home.

Store the custard in a closed box in refrigerator and use within 1 day for best taste and flavour and it stay good when stored properly. Blend with frozen milk only before serving.

FAQS

1. Can I use ice cream instead of frozen milk?

Yes you can use vanilla ice cream and it works fine for this recipe. Reduce sugar little bit because ice cream is sweet.

2. Can I use normal custard powder?

Yes you can use it and it still taste good. Add a little more vanilla extract for the flavour.

3. Why my custard has lumps?

It may be due to the custard powder not mixed well in cold milk. Mix it till runny and keep stirring while cooking.

4. Can I make the custard in advance?

Yes you can prepare it one day before and keep in refrigerator. Stir once before blending as it become thick.

5. Can I skip the vanilla essence?

Yes you can skip it if you use vanilla custard powder. But the essence gives a better aroma.

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