Castle Pines Milkshake
A Little Personal History:
Living in Castle Pines Village, CO, often frequenting the Country Club for golf, lunch, dinner and other activities, my girls and I loved the famous “Castle Pines” milkshake. For my youngest, Erica, it became her favorite dessert/treat. She left me no choice but to discover the “secret” recipe 😉
Description:
| Categories: | Dessert |
| Servings: | 2 serving |
| Time: | – Preparation: 5 minutes – Blending: 5 minutes |
| Equipment: | Measuring cups and spoons, 1 small mixing bowl, 1 medium mixing bowl, potato masher or large spoon, blender |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
Ingredients:
- 2 cups half & half cream
- ½ cup confectionery sugar or granulated sugar, ground fine
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups high quality vanilla ice cream (at least 30% fat)
- 2 cherries
Procedure:
- In small mixing bowl, mix cream, sugar, and extract. Whisk together till completely blended. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, add ice cream and mash with spoon or potato masher until softened.
- Transfer both bowls to blender. Blend all ingredients, on low, until smooth
- Pour in tall glasses and serve with straws and a cherry on top.
Advanced Preparation:
- Step 1 can be done in advance, sealed and refrigerated till needed.
Tips, Notes, and Variations:
- For different types of shakes, add ingredients to ice cream before mashing (step 2):
- Chocolate Shake: add ½ cup Coca Powder
- Strawberry Shake: ½ cup fresh/frozen strawberries
- Peach Shake: ½ cup fresh/frozen peaches
- etc, etc.
- This recipe is not for the weight conscious. Feel free to substitute low-fat milk or sugar substitutes, just don’t blame me if it doesn’t quite taste the same.
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