Strawberry Milkshakes

And let the strawberry recipes begin!  We went to our Farmer's Market on Saturday morning and saw strawberries at a few stands.  I sent my husband to ask one of the people when they were starting pick your own for the year.  He said they started it last week!  Our plans immediately changed that afternoon, and off we were to the strawberry patch.  Our 6 year old had a great time, and was on his own quest for the perfect strawberry!  He did so much better this year vs last year, the weather may have helped as well.

When we get home with our 13 pounds of strawberries, I immediately started prepping for all the recipes I want to make.  My husband, on the other hand went straight to the computer in search of his own recipe.  He deemed Strawberry Milkshakes to be the winner.  It was the first thing finished, so it was our first yummy treat!  Aside from the many berries we ate along the way :)  And this is great for the homemade vanilla ice cream we had in the freezer (that recipe will come someday as well).


Strawberry Milkshakes
Recipe by Emeril Lagasse
Printable Recipe

1/2 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 heaping tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup milk

In a mixing bowl combine the sliced strawberries, sugar and vanilla extract and stir to combine well. Set aside for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.

In blender (or food processor if you don't have a blender)  place the strawberries, ice cream, and milk. Blend until smooth.
Pour into glass and top with whip cream to serve.  Enjoy!