Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

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Swirls of fresh strawberries and graham cracker crumbs give this Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake the prettiest layered look. A graham cracker rim and a striped straw make it look like it came from an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.

Two glasses filled with strawberry cheesecake milkshake and Cool Whip.

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Why You'll Love This Strawberry Cheesecake Drink
Ingredients Needed
Milkshake Variations
How To Make A Strawberry Milkshake
BruCrew Tips
FAQs
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Living in Florida, we keep our freezer stocked with frozen treats. After a hot day at the beach, it's nice to come home to something cold to cool you down.

I am always looking for fun ways to incorporate cheesecake into everything we make. These strawberry cheesecake cupcakes are always a favorite treat, so I knew that flavor would be perfect for a milkshake.

Most strawberry milkshake recipes just blend everything together. But mine has a few fun steps that make it stand out. The cups get a Cool Whip and a graham cracker crumb rim before the milkshake is added. Then, strawberry puree and more crumbs are layered inside, creating stripes.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry Cheesecake Drink

Looks like it's from a fancy soda shop. The layers of strawberry puree, graham cracker crumbs, and milkshake, topped with Cool Whip, make a cute summer dessert.
Tastes like cheesecake in a glass. Blending cream cheese into the ice cream gives it a sweet cheesecake flavor.
Ready in less than 10 minutes! Just blend, layer, and add the toppings. Then add a straw and enjoy!
Cheaper than a restaurant. You can make multiple drinks for your family at home for a fraction of the cost.

If you are a fan of frosty drinks, try out this Oreo shake and this mocha fudge shake!

Ingredients Needed

Our strawberry cheesecake milkshake recipe uses simple ingredients and fresh fruit. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the exact amounts.

Ingredients for a strawberry cheesecake milkshake with text labels.

Juicy Strawberries: Divided between the puree and the milkshake for fresh berry flavor in every layer. Make sure you save a few whole berries for the side of the glass. Frozen strawberries work, but fresh ones give you the best color and flavor.
Granulated Sugar: Add just a little bit to the pureed berries to sweeten the mixture. Adjust based on how sweet the berries are.
Cream Cheese: Use a block of full-fat cheese to get the best cheesecake flavor. Make sure it is fully softened before blending for a smooth shake.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm, sweet flavor.
Strawberry Milk: Blends everything into a creamy, pourable shake. I love using strawberry milk for more flavor, but whole milk works fine too.
Strawberry Ice Cream: Use your favorite store-bought brand or our homemade strawberry ice cream.
Cool Whip: Use this to add a graham cracker crumb rim to the glasses and to add a pretty topping. A piping bag fitted with an IM tip makes the prettiest swirls.
Graham Crackers: Crush whole crackers in a plastic bag or a food processor. You will use some of the crumbs around the rim and some inside the glass.

Milkshake Variations

Try different berries. Use blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a different colored and flavored shake.
Boost the strawberry flavor. Blend a spoonful of strawberry jam with the fresh berries for an extra boost of strawberry goodness.
Try Golden Oreos. Crush Oreo cookies and use those crumbs instead of the graham crackers.
Make it a chocolate-covered strawberry shake. Drizzle chocolate sauce between the milkshake layers for a fun twist.

How To Make A Strawberry Milkshake

These milkshakes look so fancy, but they are actually so easy to make.

Step by step photos showing how to make a strawberry cheesecake milkshake.

Make the strawberry puree. Blend the sliced strawberries and sugar until smooth. Spoon 1 tablespoon into a small bowl, then set the rest aside.
Rim the glasses. Spread a thin layer of Cool Whip around the outside of the glasses. Dip and roll each rim in a shallow plate of crumbs, pressing gently so they stick. Set the glasses upside down on a plate.
Blend the milkshake. Add the strawberries, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk to the blender and pulse until smooth. Add the ice cream and blend again.
Create the layers. Turn the glasses upright. Add a layer of milkshake, and drizzle puree around the edge. Sprinkle with crumbs. Repeat until full, ending with milkshake on top.
Add toppings. Pipe a swirl of Cool Whip onto each glass. Drizzle with the reserved puree, then add cracker pieces. Add a fresh strawberry to the side, a striped straw, and enjoy immediately.

Strawberry cheesecake milkshake topped with Cool Whip in a glass.

BruCrew Tips

Soften the cream cheese completely. Set it out at least 30 minutes before blending so your shake is lump-free.
Prep everything before blending. Make the puree, rim the glasses, and set out the toppings before you start blending the ingredients.
Use a tall, clear glass. The taller the glass, the more layers you can create and the more impressive the result.
Work quickly when layering. The milkshake starts to melt the moment it hits the glass, so move fast and have fun with it!
Do not skip the striped straw. It is the finishing touch that makes these look absolutely Instagram-worthy every time.

FAQs

What makes this taste like cheesecake?

The cream cheese blended into the shake adds a subtle flavor that makes it taste more delicious than a regular strawberry shake.

How do I make the shake thicker or thinner?

If the mixture is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time. If it's too thin, add another scoop of ice cream and blend again. The right consistency should be thick enough to hold layers but thin enough to sip through a straw.

How do I make the layers visible?

Use a clear glass, work in thin layers, and drizzle the strawberry sauce slowly around the inside edge of the glass. Do not stir, and the layers will stay beautiful.

A clear glass filled with strawberry cheesecake milkshake with layers of puree and graham cracker crumbs.

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