Quick answer: This vanilla cheesecake milkshake is smooth, tangy, and comforting. Cream cheese and vanilla blended in 5 minutes.

Vanilla Cheesecake Milkshake

This vanilla cheesecake milkshake is smooth, tangy, and pure comfort, tasting just like classic New York cheesecake.

Cream cheese and vanilla ice cream blend into a rich, subtly tangy shake finished with graham cracker crumbs.

Recipe Information

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 340 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 vanilla cheesecake milkshake delivers great flavor and a creamy texture using simple ingredients for an easy homemade treat.

Vanilla Cheesecake Milkshake - styled presentation

Ingredients

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

  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 graham crackers, crushed (to top)

Equipment

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

Instructions

  1. Add the vanilla ice cream, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour into a chilled glass, top with graham crumbs, and serve immediately.
Vanilla Cheesecake Milkshake - detail view

Tips for the Best Vanilla Cheesecake Milkshake

  • Soften the cream cheese so it blends smooth.
  • Real vanilla deepens the classic flavor.
  • Graham crumbs mimic the crust.
  • 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

NutrientPer Serving
Calories340
Protein0g
Fat0g
Carbs0g
Sugar0g

Frequently Asked Questions

What cheesecake does it taste like?

Classic New York vanilla cheesecake.

Add fruit?

A spoon of berry sauce makes it a fruit cheesecake shake.

Dairy-free?

Use dairy-free cream cheese, ice cream, and milk.

Thicker?

Use more ice cream or less milk.

Finished vanilla cheesecake milkshake ready to enjoy

Conclusion

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

This is the perfect homemade Vanilla Cheesecake Milkshake. Enjoy it!

Creamy vanilla cheesecake milkshake topped with graham crumbs
Mara Voss

Vanilla Cheesecake Milkshake

A classic vanilla cheesecake milkshake blended in 5 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Add the vanilla ice cream, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour into a chilled glass, top with graham crumbs, and serve immediately.

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About the Author

Hi, I’m Mara Voss — a milkshake-obsessed recipe creator based in Morocco. Every recipe on Shake Haven is tested in my own kitchen until the ratios are just right. Read my story, or say hi on Instagram and Pinterest.

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