Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup very cold full-fat milk
  • 3 tbsp chocolate syrup
  • 2 tbsp powdered milk
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 4–5 ice cubes (optional)

For the chocolate version

  • Add 1½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder in addition to the chocolate syrup.

Method

  1. Add the cold milk, powdered milk, cream, chocolate syrup, vanilla, and ice cream to a blender.
  2. Blend on high for about 30–45 seconds. Don’t over-blend—the less it warms up, the thicker it stays.
  3. For an especially thick consistency, add another ½–1 cup of ice cream and pulse briefly.
  4. Pour immediately into chilled glasses.
  5. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and add a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

⭐ Secret to the texture in the picture

Use more ice cream and less milk. For an extra-thick shake, start with 3 cups ice cream + ¾ cup milk and blend only until smooth.

If you want, I can also give you the exact café-style recipe for a 1-liter batch that makes this same thick, fluffy consistency