Pistachio Milkshake

A thick and creamy homemade pistachio milkshake made with roasted unsalted pistachios, vanilla ice cream, whole milk, honey, and vanilla extract. This elegant American-style milkshake delivers authentic pistachio flavor, rich texture, and natural sweetness in just 5 minutes.

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Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy pistachio beverage, homemade pistachio shake, nut milkshake, pistachio dessert drink, pistachio milkshake

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 485kcal

Author: Maya Collins

Cost: 3

Equipment

high-speed blender
measuring cups
measuring spoons
spatula
chilled serving glasses

Ingredients

1 cup roasted unsalted pistachios
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1.5 cups whole milk
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
0.25 tsp fine sea salt
4-6 ice cubes
whipped cream for topping (optional)
4-5 crushed roasted pistachios for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Place 1 cup roasted unsalted pistachios into your blender.
Pulse for 20–30 seconds until the pistachios become fine crumbs.
Stop when the texture resembles wet sand and check for any large pieces.
Add 2 cups vanilla ice cream to the blender.
Gradually pour in 1.5 cups whole milk while pulsing.
Add 2 tablespoons honey to sweeten and bind the mixture.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor depth.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt over the mixture.
Blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Stop halfway to scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
Add 4–6 ice cubes if a thicker consistency is desired.
Blend for 10 additional seconds to incorporate the ice.
Taste and adjust sweetness or salt if needed.
Add 2–3 tablespoons extra milk if the shake is too thick.
Pour the milkshake into chilled serving glasses.
Top with whipped cream if desired.
Sprinkle crushed pistachios over the top for garnish.
Insert straws and serve immediately while cold and thick.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, pulse pistachios into fine crumbs before adding liquid ingredients. Use roasted unsalted pistachios and high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best flavor. Do not over-blend, as excess blending melts the ice cream and thins the shake. Serve immediately in chilled glasses and garnish with whipped cream and crushed pistachios if desired.

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