Butterscotch Milkshake
This rich and creamy butterscotch milkshake is so delicious, made with homemade butterscotch sauce! A nostalgic treat that will bring you back to your childhood lickety-split!
Servings: 3 milkshakes
Calories: 780kcal
Ingredients
Butterscotch Milkshake (makes 3 milkshakes)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup butterscotch sauce
- Homemade whipped cream (optional)
- Butterscotch chips (optional)
Butterscotch Sauce (makes ¾ cup)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
Butterscotch Sauce
- In a pot, over low-medium heat, melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add the sugar and stir well until smooth.
- Next, add the heavy cream and bring to a boil.
- Once the pot has reached a boil, turn down the temperature and let it simmer or slow boil for five minutes.
- Lastly, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and flaky sea salt. Let cool for a few minutes. The sauce will thicken a bit as it cools.
Notes
- What's the difference between butterscotch sauce and caramel sauce? The two are very similar. They're both made by creating the sauce in a pot on the stove. The main difference, though, is that caramel sauce uses granulated white sugar, while butterscotch sauce uses brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
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Variations
You can replace the milk and ice cream with options like:
- Soy, almond, or coconut milk
- Homemade banana ice cream
- Frozen yogurt
- Suggestion: If you enjoyed this, you're gonna love our homemade banana ice cream!
Nutrition
Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 55g | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 1737IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 322mg