Name: Salted Caramel Milkshake
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 milkshakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 scoops vanilla ice cream slightly softened; 1 cup whole milk; ½ tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 1 Tbsp powdered sugar; salted caramel sauce; crushed pretzels; crumbled cookies; dusted cocoa powder; chopped nuts

Indulge with a deliciously creamy salted caramel milkshake loaded with ice cream then topped with homemade whipped cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.

salted caramel milkshake in a mason jar glass

Why this recipe works

Making this salted caramel milkshake is incredibly easy and entirely worth the 5 minutes it takes to blend together. Sipping on a shake on a hot summer day hits the spot, and it’s even better when you can make it at home with a handful of ingredients.

Salted caramel has become super popular the last few years, because who doesn’t love that salty-sweet combination? It’s delicious atop cakes, cheesecakes, brownies, and even added to beverages like this milkshake or our salted caramel coffee cocktail.

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Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

ingredients for salted caramel milkshake

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

ICE CREAM – You can use regular vanilla ice cream like we did or substitute it for vanilla bean or salted caramel ice cream as well.

TOPPING – The go-to option for topping milkshakes is whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel. Throw some chopped nuts or pretzels on top if you’d like!

How to Make a Salted Caramel Milkshake

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

In a blender, add ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a glass. Complete with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce. See recipe card below for how to make homemade whipped cream.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Can I make this a boozy salted caramel milkshake?

Absolutely! Bourbon, salted caramel whiskey, or vodka are all great options for adding to this milkshake.

Do I have to use ice cream?

Ice cream will help make this milkshake creamy and thick, but if you’d prefer to not use it you can always sub in some ice. See our post on how to make nice cream milkshakes without any ice cream!

overhead view of salted caramel milkshake

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this salted caramel milkshake as dessert or a mid day pick-me-up when it’s hot outside. This isn’t just a summer drink though, shakes are popular year-round!

Serve with a hefty amount of whipped cream and a drizzle of salted caramel on top for the ultimate experience or add some chopped nuts, pretzels, dusted cocoa powder, or crumbled cookies for good measure.

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