This Dulce de Leche Milkshake is oh-so-sweet, decadent, and smooth. It’s perfect for a hot summer day!
Dulce de Leche Shake
The best thing about most milkshake recipes is that they are super easy to make—and this recipe is no exception! All you need are five simple ingredients, a blender, and an appetite.
This is one of the most perfect dessert drinks because it tastes similar to caramel and the ice cream adds to its thick richness. This decadent dulce de leche milkshake will satisfy your sugar craving and the whole family will love it too!
Why You’ll Love this Easy Milkshake Recipe:
- Easy-to-make: This easy recipe is as simple as putting all ingredients in a blender and blending! The extra caramel and whipped cream are optional—but who are we kidding? We know you want it!
- Sweet and delicious: If you have a sweet tooth, this delicious milkshake will hit the spot! Caramel lovers will enjoy the decadent and rich taste of dulce de leche!
How to Make a Dulce de Leche Milkshake
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Place ice cream and other ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Swirl caramel sauce into the glass then pour mixture in.
- If desired, top with whipped cream and drizzle the caramel sauce.
Dulce de leche translates to “caramelized milk” or “milk jam” in English. It is a Latin American confection made by slowly heating sugar and milk over a period of several hours.
While they are similar, caramel is made primarily from sugar with a little bit of butter and cream added at the end, while dulce de leche is made primarily from milk with sugar added and is creamier and less sweet than traditional caramel.
You can find it at the grocery store, but it is simple to make yourself. All you need is a can of evaporated milk and the directions here.
A thick milkshake should have a high ratio of ice cream to milk. Too much milk will make your milkshake runny, so add another scoop of ice cream if it’s too thin.
You sure can! While vanilla lets the dulce de leche shine, this milkshake would also be great with chocolate ice cream or a fruity ice cream, such as black raspberry or strawberry!
What is Dulce de Leche?
Dulce de leche translates as sweet milk. It’s a South American sweet milk, cooked until it looks like, and may taste slightly similar to, caramel. It’s often used as an ingredient in dessert recipes or can be drizzled on top of desserts when they’re done.
Storage Instructions
While I highly recommend enjoying your dulce de leche milkshake immediately after making it, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. Let the milkshake thaw on the counter for about 20 minutes before enjoying.
Variations
- Chocolate Dulce de Leche Milkshake: Replace some or all of the vanilla ice cream with chocolate ice cream. Drizzle some chocolate sauce into the glass before serving.
- Banana Dulce de Leche Milkshake: Add 1 large, ripe banana (fresh or frozen).
- Banoffee Pie Milkshake: Blend in 1 ripe banana and 1 graham cracker sheet, then top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Boozy Dulce de Leche Milkshake: Add 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of whiskey.
- Coffee Dulce de Leche Milkshake: Add 1 shot (2 ounces) espresso in place of some of the milk.
- Fruity Dulce de Leche Milkshake: Replace some or all of the vanilla ice cream with black raspberry or strawberry ice cream.
Scaling Down
Easily halve this recipe to make 1½ standard-sized milkshakes or 1 extra-large milkshake!
Tips for the Best Dulce de Leche Milkshake
- Use a high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best results.
- You can also use a non-dairy ice cream, if you like.
- You can use any milk you like in this recipe, but I prefer whole milk for the creamiest shake.
- Use store-bought or homemade dulce de leche.
- If your dulce de leche is thin and pourable, you can use it to drizzle in the glass instead of caramel sauce.
I hope you love this Dulce de Leche Milkshake recipe. Are there changes you made that you’d like to share? I’d love to hear how yours turned out!
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Dulce de Leche Milkshake Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream 600 grams (2 pints)
- 1 cup milk 227 grams
- ¼ cup dulce de leche 80 grams
- 6 tablespoons caramel sauce 120 grams, divided
- Whipped cream optional, for topping
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Place the ice cream, milk, and dulce de leche into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.4 cups vanilla ice cream, 1 cup milk, ¼ cup dulce de leche
- Drizzle half the caramel sauce into the 3 serving glasses and add in the milkshake.6 tablespoons caramel sauce
- Top with whipped cream, if desired, and drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top.Whipped cream
Notes
- Use a high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best results.
- You can also use a non-dairy ice cream, if you like.
- You can use any milk you like in this recipe, but I prefer whole milk for the creamiest shake.
- Use store-bought or homemade dulce de leche.
- If your dulce de leche is thin and pourable, you can use it to drizzle in the glass instead of caramel sauce.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
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