Name: Coffee Milkshake
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 24 ounces (4 cups) vanilla ice cream; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; Pinch salt

Why This Recipe Works

To get the texture and consistency we wanted for these milkshakes—smooth, rich, and sippable through a straw—we ditched the blender and pulled out the food processor. The heat and size of the processor blade breaks down the ice crystals both evenly and more efficiently. We used vanilla ice cream as the base and boosted the coffee flavor with a couple of teaspoons of instant espresso powder and a pinch of salt.

Before You Begin

Our favorite vanilla ice cream is Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla.

Instructions

Let ice cream soften on counter for 15 minutes. Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Pour into chilled glasses and serve.