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    You are here: Home / Ice Cream + Frozen Treats / Easy Chocolate Cherry Milkshake

    Easy Chocolate Cherry Milkshake

    Last Updated March 6, 2022. Published February 10, 2019 By Lorie Leave a Comment

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    Glass with cherry milkshake and chocolate chunks on top.

    Dark sweet cherries, chunks of chocolate and all the goodness in this easy chunky Cherry Chocolate milkshake that you can eat with a spoon or a straw--you choose! Simple treat recipe everyone will love! 

    Cherry milkshake with chocolate in and straw and spoon.

    This is a milkshake that is too thick and too full of chunks to drink from a straw. That's right, you are gonna need a spoon and an appetite for this one.

    If you are a fan of blizzards or flurries, sundaes or even ice cream in general, then this chunky chocolatey cherry milkshake is a perfect option for a sweet treat on a hot night.

    Why you will love this cherry milkshake:

    • So simple to make. Milkshakes really are the very best. You just need a few ingredients and a blender. Nothing much to it.
    • Uses a handful of ingredients. This cherry milkshake uses classic milkshake ingredients plus some extras to really give it a wow factor.
    • Cold and delicious. When it's hot outside, there is nothing like a cool treat to share.
    • Lots of cherry and chocolate chunks. Chunky for sure, but you can still sip this with a straw if you want. Just make sure to blend enough that they break down small. Or you can go big and dig in.

    Ingredients:

    • vanilla ice cream: I prefer vanilla with fresh or frozen cherries versus starting with cherry ice cream in this cherry milkshake recipe. The flavor of the classic vanilla is the best place to start with a milkshake in my opinion. Find the best vanilla ice cream here!
    • cherries: fresh or frozen, just make sure they are pitted. While you could use maraschino cherries, I find them too sweet for this recipe and opted for slightly thawed frozen dark cherries. Soak them in bourbon or rum for an adult versoion of this milkshake!
    • milk: for the creamiest milkshake, aim for whole milk. 2% will work if that is what you have.
    • vanilla: just a touch is all you need.
    • chocolate bar or chips: your favorite chocolate bar or chocolate. You can use dark or milk chocolate. Hershey's classic or another you love.
    Cherry milkshake in glasses with ice cream scoop and bowl of cherries behind.

    How to make the best cherry milkshake:

    The key is to start with slightly softened ice cream. If your ice cream is too hard, you may end up adding too much milk and then the shake will be too thin in the end.

    Add the milk in first and then the vanilla and cherries. Scoop the softened ice cream on top. Blend until smooth. Add a touch more milk if necessary.

    Add in the chopped chocolate and pulse for about 5 seconds at a time or until broken down as desired.

    Pour into glasses and top with more chocolate and whipped cream.

    Expert Tips and Notes:

    • 1 scoop of ice cream is roughly a half cup. For this recipe, you will need 3 cups of vanilla ice cream.
    • If you want your chocolate cherry milkshake super smooth, add chocolate sauce instead of the chunks. You can add about 3 tablespoons.
    • Other add ins you may like: mini M&M's chocolate sprinkles, crushed oreos, or even another fruit.

    Other frozen treat recipes:

    • No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream
    • Lemon Ice Cream
    • Homemade Jell-O Pudding Pops
    • Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Cream
    • Creamy Peach Popsicles

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    Cherry Milkshake with chocolate chunks in glass with bowl of cherries.

    Chocolate Cherry Milkshake

    Dark sweet cherries, chunks of chocolate and all the goodness in this easy chunky Cherry Chocolate milkshake that you can eat with a spoon or a straw--you choose! Simple treat recipe everyone will love! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 450kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • 6 large scoops of vanilla ice cream slightly softened
    • 1 c frozen cherries, slightly thawed
    • 1 c milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 oz chocolate bar, roughly chopped
    • whipped cream (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a high powered blender, add milk, cherries, vanilla and then scoop ice cream and press down. Blend on high until smooth. 
    • Add in the chopped chocolate and pulse several times until broken down and mixed in. Pour into glasses and enjoy! Add extra chopped chocolate on top as well for even more goodness!

    Notes

    • 1 scoop of ice cream is roughly a half cup. For this recipe, you will need 3 cups of vanilla ice cream.
    • If you want your chocolate cherry milkshake super smooth, add chocolate sauce instead of the chunks. You can add about 3 tablespoons.
    • Other add ins you may like: mini M&M's chocolate sprinkles, crushed oreos, or even another fruit.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1mg
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