Black Cherry Milkshake Smoothie
Recipe for how to make a black cherry milkshake smoothie made with fresh cherries, cream, ice cubes and a little sugar.
We make smoothies all the time in our home and I love them with fresh fruit. For me the best smoothie is fruity, creamy (from either milk or yogurt), and chilled from the crushed ice. This past week a local grocery store had fresh cherries on sale and since then we have been having cherries in many different ways. Simple to make with only a handful of ingredients, this black cherry milkshake smoothie is creamy and delicious!
What Makes This Milkshake So Good?
- Just a few ingredients – This milkshake is made with four ingredients, and one of them is ice cubes!
- Made in minutes! Making this milkshake can be done so fast and it tastes amazing.
- Easy to alter – Instead of cherries, you could use blueberries, strawberries, peaches and so much more!
- Perfect at any time of the day – This is great for breakfast or even a late night treat!
More Cherry Recipes – I have a number of other recipes with cherries, including this Cherry Cheesecake Popsicle, No Bake Cherry Cheesecake, and some White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies.
Ingredient Notes
- Cherries – Sweet cherries that are fresh are perfect for this recipe. Make sure to pit them before adding them to the blender.
- Cream – I use 10% cream, also called half and half. You could use different cream if you prefer a creamier or thinner milkshake.
- White sugar – This adds a sweetness to the milkshake. You could increase or decrease the amount depending on your preference.
- Ice Cubes – I typically use 2% milk.
Make Sure To Pit The Cherries!
Fresh cherries are usually sold with the pits still in them. They need to be pitted before added to the blender. A cherry pitter is the best and quickest way to remove the pits. They can be purchased at most kitchen supply stores and there are many available on Amazon as well.
If you do not have a cherry pitter, you can also remove the pits with a paring knife. Using the knife, cut the cherries in half, carving around the pit. Remove the pit and you will have to halves of the pitted cherry. Do this with the remaining cherries.
What About Frozen Cherries? While this recipe calls for fresh cherries, you could also use frozen cherries. They typically come pre-pitted so are easier to include. Either let them defrost first, or if you use them frozen, you may want to use less ice cubes.
How To Make Milkshake?
Making this black cherry smoothie is very easy. Add everything to a blender with the ice cubes added last so they are on top. Turn on the blender at a slow speed initially, and let it run for 30-60 seconds. Slowly increase the speed to high and let it run for another 1-2 minutes. The ice cubes should be fully crushed and blended into the milkshake with should have a smooth consistency.
More Smoothies and Milkshakes!
- Vanilla Bean Frappe – This recipe is almost like a copycat version of a Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappe and it is so good!
- Dulce de Leche Frappe – Creamy caramel flavoured icy milkshake.
- Green Tea Milkshake – Matcha powder is used to make this super easy milkshake.
- Pina Colada Smoothie – Fresh pineapple and coconut milk are used in this delicious smoothie!
Black Cherry Milkshake Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup 10% cream (half and half)
- 2 cups pitted black cherries , pitted
- 1/3 cup white sugar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender with the ice cubes on top.
- Turn on the blender initially at a slow speed. Let the blender run for 30-60 seconds. Slowly increase the speed to high and pulse until all the ice is crushed and the milkshake is smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving:
