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Creamy lime milkshake topped with whipped cream and a fresh lime slice in a chilled glass
Mara Voss

Creamy Lime Milkshake

Zesty fresh lime brightens this cool, creamy milkshake that tastes like key lime pie in a glass.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 milkshakes
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream (good quality, slightly softened)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (more for a thinner shake)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, plus extra for garnish
  • 2–3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream and lime wheel, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Zest your limes first, before juicing — it's much easier to get zest off a whole lime.
  2. Add the ice cream, milk, lime juice, lime zest, sweetener, and salt to a blender.
  3. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until smooth and creamy. Don't overblend, or it'll get too thin.
  4. Taste and adjust — add more lime juice for tang, more sweetener if it's too tart.
  5. Pour into a chilled glass, top with whipped cream and a lime wheel, and serve immediately.