Oreo Milkshake Recipe (Café Style)

An Oreo milkshake is a café-style milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, milk, and Oreo cookies. It typically has a thick and creamy consistency and does not require added sugar, as the ice cream and cookies provide enough sweetness. The recipe is simple, scalable, and commonly prepared for both kids and adults.

About This Oreo Milkshake

This is a classic café-style Oreo milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, milk, and whole Oreo cookies. The shake is thick and creamy and is sweet enough on its own without adding any sugar.

It’s an easy recipe that uses the same method followed by many branded cafés in India as well as diners and dessert cafés in the US. The result is a thick, creamy milkshake that’s rich and spoonable.

I have used Cadbury Oreo chocolate flavour cream sandwich cookies/biscuits in this recipe. The whole Oreo cookies are blended with the cream filling intact.

The cream filling contributes to the sweetness and helps create a smooth texture when combined with ice cream. There is no need to scrape or remove the filling.

Milk is added only to help blend the ingredients and adjust the consistency. The shake should remain thick and rich, not thin or watery. Milk can be added gradually to maintain the café-style consistency.

I also use Chocolate syrup to decorate the glass and as a light topping. It gives the milkshake a classic café look without overpowering the Oreo flavor. You can skip it inside the shake if you prefer.

Vanilla extract is optional and adds a mild cafe-style aroma. If your vanilla ice cream is well flavored, you can easily omit it. The milkshake will still taste balanced.

The Oreo shake is naturally sweet due to the ice cream and Oreo cookies. There is no need to add any extra sugar. Adding sugar can make the milkshake overly sweet.

Other Oreo flavours like vanilla, strawberry, or toffee can also be used. If using a sweeter flavor, adjust the chocolate syrup or skip it.

This recipe is easy to scale for more servings. Simply increase the ingredients proportionally while keeping the ice cream to milk ratio the same. It works well for small or large batches.

Note: Use real ice cream made with milk and cream for best results. Avoid products labeled as frozen dessert, as they affect both taste and texture. Good-quality ice cream makes a noticeable difference. You can also use gelato.

If you like thick café-style milkshakes, you may also enjoy these recipes from the blog:

• Chocolate Milkshake
• Cold Coffee
• Mango Milkshake
• Vanilla Milkshake
• Strawberry Milkshake

How to Make Oreo Milkshake (Step-by-Step)

1. Drizzle 1 to 1½ tablespoons chocolate syrup or Hershey’s chocolate syrup inside two medium glasses.

Rotate the glasses so the syrup coats the sides. Keep aside.

2. Add the following ingredients to a blender:

• 7 whole Oreo cookies (slightly broken or crushed)
• 2½ cups Vanilla Ice Cream
• ½ cup chilled milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

3. Blend until thick and smooth. If needed, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk to adjust consistency.

4. Pour the Oreo milkshake evenly into the prepared glasses.

Drizzle a little chocolate syrup on top. Sprinkle a few crushed Oreo cookies and chocolate sprinkles, if using.

Serve Oreo shake immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Oreo milkshake immediately after blending. It pairs well with light snacks or can be enjoyed on its own as a dessert drink.

You can garnish the milkshake with some chocolate shavings or sliced nuts. You can also top it with a small scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream if you like.

For a café feel, serve with a wide straw and a long spoon.

Storage Suggestions

This milkshake is best consumed fresh. Do not store or refrigerate, as the milkshake becomes thinner and the texture changes as the ice cream melts and the cookies soften. If needed, you can refrigerate for up to 30 minutes and re-blend lightly.

Oreo Shake Without Ice Cream (Easy Methods)

If ice cream is not available, you can still make an Oreo milkshake using a few simple ingredients to add thickness and creaminess.

1. With soaked nuts (cashews or almonds): Soak 10 to 12 cashews or almonds in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes. Peel the almonds, if using, then blend the soaked nuts with chilled milk until smooth. Add the Oreo cookies and blend again to get a naturally thick and creamy milkshake. You can also use 1 to 2 tablespoons almond powder if soaked nuts are not available.
2. With banana: Add ½ to 1 ripe banana along with chilled milk and Oreo cookies, and blend until smooth. The banana helps thicken the milkshake naturally and adds mild sweetness, making this a lighter version.
3. With fresh cream or whipping cream: Blend chilled milk with Oreo cookies and add 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cream or whipping cream. This gives a richer, café-style consistency, though it will be lighter than the ice cream version.
4. With milk only: You can also blend Oreo cookies with chilled milk to make a simple Oreo shake. The cookies themselves help thicken the shake slightly, though the texture will be thinner compared to the other versions.

Dassana’s Recipe Notes

• Ice cream quality: Use real dairy ice cream made with milk and cream, not frozen dessert. Frozen desserts contain vegetable fats and stabilizers, which affect both taste and texture. You can also use gelato for a denser and more intense flavor.
• Oreo cookies: Use whole Oreo cookies with the cream filling intact. The cream adds sweetness and helps make the milkshake creamy. You can also use other Oreo flavors like vanilla, strawberry, or toffee. The method stays the same, but the flavor and sweetness will change slightly.
• Consistency control: You can opt to add the milk gradually while blending so you can control the thickness. A good Oreo milkshake should be thick and creamy, not runny. For a thick cafe-style shake, use the milk quantity as mentioned. If you prefer a slightly thinner consistency, add 2 to 4 tablespoons more milk while blending.
• Blending: Blend only until the mixture is smooth and combined. Over-blending warms the ice cream and can thin the milkshake. Short bursts work best.
• Sweetness: There is no need to add sugar. The ice cream and Oreo cookies already provide enough sweetness. Taste first before adding extra sugar in the Oreo shake.
• Whipping cream: You can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of whipping cream for a richer and creamier Oreo milkshake for an extra indulgent, café-style texture. If adding cream, adjust the milk as needed so the shake does not become too heavy or overly thick. If you prefer a lighter milkshake, it’s best to skip the cream, as the ice cream already provides enough richness.
• Variations: You can use Chocolate Ice Cream instead of vanilla for a deeper chocolate flavor. This works especially well if you are using chocolate flavored Oreo cookies. Adjust toppings or syrup based on how rich you want the shake.

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