Introduction

This cranberry milkshake is tart, bright, and creamy, a festive shake with a beautiful rosy color.

Cranberry sauce or juice adds a lively tartness that vanilla ice cream softens into a smooth, holiday-ready treat.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Calories: 260 per serving

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in 5 minutes — just blend and serve
• Rich, real flavor — from quality ingredients
• Thick, creamy texture — thanks to good ice cream
• Only a few ingredients — easy to keep on hand
• Easy to customize — with dairy-free or protein twists

Background

This cranberry milkshake delivers great flavor and a creamy texture using simple ingredients for an easy homemade treat.

Ingredients

Makes 2 generous servings. Use the best vanilla ice cream you can find.

• 1/3 cup cranberry sauce (or 1/2 cup cranberry juice)
• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

Equipment

• High-speed blender
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Tall serving glasses
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Add the cranberry sauce, vanilla ice cream, milk, and orange zest to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.

Tips for the Best Cranberry Milkshake

• Balance the tartness the ice cream tames sharp cranberry.
• Add orange zest cranberry and orange are a classic pair.
• Use leftover sauce a great way to reuse holiday cranberry sauce.
• Chill your glass to keep it frosty.

Variations

Make It Your Own

Add a drizzle of sauce, a handful of mix-ins, or a different ice cream base. The core method stays the same.

Dairy-Free Version

Use dairy-free ice cream and plant-based milk such as oat or almond.

Protein Version

Add one scoop of vanilla protein powder with a little extra milk.

Serving Suggestions

Cookies, wafers, or a slice of cake.

Serve in chilled tall glasses with a straw. Top with whipped cream and your favorite garnish.

Storage

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and blend again before serving.

Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

Sauce or juice?

Sauce is sweeter and thicker; juice is tarter and thinner.

Too tart?

Add a little honey or more ice cream.

Dairy-free?

Use dairy-free ice cream and plant milk.

Thicker?

Use cranberry sauce, more ice cream, or less milk.

Conclusion

Rich, creamy, and satisfying, this cranberry milkshake is a treat worth making again and again.

This is the perfect homemade Cranberry Milkshake. Enjoy it!

Mara Voss

Cranberry Milkshake

A tart, festive cranberry milkshake blended in 5 minutes.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 260

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup cranberry sauce (or 1/2 cup cranberry juice)
• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp orange zest

Method

 

1. Add the cranberry sauce, vanilla ice cream, milk, and orange zest to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.

You Might Also Like

• Orange Cream Milkshake — Another delicious homemade milkshake.
• Pomegranate Milkshake — Another delicious homemade milkshake.
• Cherry Milkshake — Another delicious homemade milkshake.