Make a decadent fruit-filled Strawberry Pineapple Milkshake with minimal ingredients and in 5 minutes time at home. Fresh strawberries with canned pineapple and vanilla ice cream all blended together make for a delicious milkshake in minutes.
Milkshake lovers rejoice. This five ingredient Strawberry Pineapple Milkshake is going to be your new favorite sweet treat. Don’t get me wrong I love my S’mores Milkshakes and the Cake Batter Milkshakes but this pineapple milkshake is where it’s at. This isn’t your normal decadent or even boozy milkshake. It’s a fresh and flavorful summer milkshake, and all you need is a few ingredients! I keep most of the ingredients on hand at all times, so I can whip it up on a whim.
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Why this Recipe Works
Use a mix of fresh and canned produced–or all fresh or frozen depending on what you have on hand.
Make a healthier dessert using minimal ingredients.
Get the kids involved to make a delicious milkshake in minutes.
Ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream – This is key to a thick milkshake.
- Milk – Not pictured but a good option if you don’t want a really thick milkshake. It will help break up all the ingredients in the blender making it blend quicker.
- Strawberries – I prefer to use fresh strawberries for this recipe but frozen work. I also like to reserve a few fresh strawberries for garnish.
- Crushed Pineapple – I always keep a can in my pantry at all times just so I can make this recipe.
- Whipped Cream – You can make your own fresh whipped cream or you can use a can (like I do)!
Directions
In a blender combine the crushed pineapple, milk, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream until pureed about 30 seconds.
Pour into two small glasses or one large glass. Top the strawberry milkshake with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry for garnish. Enjoy!
FAQs
With this recipe I just add ice cream and the fruit. If you want a thick milkshake do not add ice. Ice will water down the milkshake making it less thick.
The sky is the limit. You can add cookies, brownies, cake, pie, sauces like caramel, chocolate, or even fudge. Want it boozy? Add Kahlua, a chocolate liqueur, vodka, brandy, bourbon or rum to your milkshake.
Place all the ingredients into a large bowl. Use a spoon or a whisk to mix the ice cream and milk together. Then add in the fruit or other toppings and whisk until its to your desired consistency.
You can mix pineapple and milk together; however, the acid from the pineapple could curdle the milk. It’s best to blend the milk with pineapple in the frozen state (i.e., ice cream).
Recipe Tips & Tricks
Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making a pineapple milkshake.
- Frozen Fruit – Feel free to use all frozen fruit for this recipe; frozen strawberries and pineapples. You will want to thaw the fruit partially in the microwave or let sit out on the counter for 1 hour before blending. Just know you may need to add a little extra milk in order to thin out the milkshake so it isn’t too thick.
- Thicker Milkshake – Want a thicker milkshake? Omit the milk from the blender.
- Sonic Pineapple Milkshake – If you want to make a copycat version of the fast food chain, Sonic’s Pineapple Milkshake simply omit the strawberries and add in 2 tablespoons pineapple syrup to the blender along with a mix of fresh and canned or frozen pineapples.
Ice Cream Milkshake Recipes
Here are a few of my favorite ice cream milkshake recipes.
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Strawberry Pineapple Milkshake
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 8 ounces canned crushed pineapple
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 cups Strawberries stems removed + more for garnish
- 3 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
- 2 tablespoons Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a blender combine the crushed pineapple, milk, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream until pureed about 30 seconds.
- Pour into two small glasses or one large glass. Top with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen Fruit – Feel free to use all frozen fruit for this recipe; frozen strawberries and pineapples. You will want to thaw the fruit partially in the microwave or let sit out on the counter for 1 hour before blending. Just know you may need to add a little extra milk in order to thin out the milkshake so it isn’t too thick.
- Thicker Milkshake – Want a thicker milkshake? Omit the milk from the blender.
- Sonic Pineapple Milkshake – If you want to make a copycat version of the fast food chain, Sonic’s Pineapple Milkshake simply omit the strawberries and add in 2 tablespoons pineapple syrup to the blender along with a mix of fresh and canned or frozen pineapples.
Samina @ The Cupcake Confession
HELLOOO SUMMER!!!! this looks delish!
Katie
Thanks Samina!
Scarlett
I love drinking the concoctions my kids come up with! My recent favourite was a peach, ginger and orange smoothie!
Suzanne
What a pretty pink color; my son would love it!
Katie
Thanks Suzanne–it tastes pretty good, too!
Joanne
I just made strawberry ice cream so I think these milkshakes are going to happen soon. Like…Sunday.
Katie
Joanne, I hope you had the chance to make a milkshake today! They are so good!
Jonathan Baker
I love a good green smoothie!
Stephanie Ann
I love oreo milkshakes, I make the best!
Rebecca {Foodie with Family}
Oh, I love all of those flavours and I am a smoothie monster. I love friends who share smoothies, you must be a great one!
Katie
Awe thanks Rebecca!
Samantha
How sweet of you to ask first! These look wonderful and full of summer flavor!
Katie
I try to be a good friend. I don’t want to be known as the one who sabotages all diets! lol
Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
Awww, such a sweet friend you are! I bet this was a big hit with your neighbor – it looks delicious!
Katie
We both loved the milkshake!
Rachel Cooks
Love the combination of strawberry and pineapple. Thanks for hosting frozen treat week! It was so fun!
Katie
Thanks Rachel and thanks for participating!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
This looks so refreshing! Love this flavor combo. 🙂
Katie
Thanks Jennifer! They compliment each other nicely!
steph@stephsbitebybite
So slurpable!
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots
Mmm, such a refreshing combination of flavors! The blendtec is a beast…in a totally good way. 😉
Katie
Thanks Caroline. One day I’ll get my hands on a Blendtec. For now, my newish blender works! 😉
Cindy Brickley
I love a Strawberry, Mango smoothie. And sometimes I spice it up with a few jalapenos. I want to win this!
Audra | The Baker Chick
I’m loving all the smoothies and milkshakes today! Perfect for our giveaway! 😉 I also never realize how great it is making shakes at home- I love this flavor combo!
Katie
Thanks Audra! I agree I make probably a smoothie a day and maybe a milkshake a week 😉