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    Butterscotch Milkshake

    August 24, 2021 by Chenée Lewis

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    A thick butterscotch ice cream milkshake recipe made with homemade butterscotch sauce blended in and drizzled on top! This recipe makes two butterscotch milkshakes, but you might want to keep it all to yourself!

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    Butterscotch Milkshake - so easy and decadent!
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    For more ice cream treats, check out my No Churn Oreo Ice Cream Recipe, my Peanut Buster Parfait Ice Cream Pie, or my Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream!

    Butterscotch Milkshake Recipe

    My biggest guilty pleasure, despite all the cakes and cookies I make, is definitely ice cream. I've made a few no-churn ice cream recipes and a really yummy ice cream pie, but sometimes a classic carton from the freezer section of the supermarket is all you need.

    In fact, the only thing that can make classic vanilla ice cream better are some perfect toppings -- and that's what we have here today with this butterscotch milkshake! Butterscotch and vanilla go hand in hand, so it just makes sense to amp up a classic vanilla milkshake with homemade butterscotch syrup!

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    • Butterscotch Milkshake Recipe
    • What is the best milkshake flavor?
    • What is butterscotch sauce made of?
    • How to Make - Butterscotch Milkshake Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • Tips and F.A.Q.
    • More Ice Cream Recipes You'll Love
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    What is the best milkshake flavor?

    I firmly believe that the best milkshake is the one in your hand at any given moment. So for me, this butterscotch milkshake is WAY up there! You may disagree, but before you decide, take a few sips of this super easy frozen treat and get back to me!

    What is butterscotch sauce made of?

    If you're not familiar with butterscotch sauce, you may not know that it's like caramel, but made with brown sugar. It provides a deeper, richer flavor with a touch of vanilla and sea salt. I also find that it's a little easier to make -- there isn't as much of concern with getting the sugar cooked just right the way there is with homemade caramel -- for that reason, the homemade sauce for this butterscotch milkshake comes together so easily!

    How to Make - Butterscotch Milkshake Ingredients

    • unsalted butter - puts the "butter" in butterscotch milkshake! Although I often use salted butter in baking, here we'll use unsalted so that we can more carefully add salt in later.
    • dark brown sugar - the extra molasses in dark brown sugar adds even more rich flavor and color to our butterscotch sauce.
    • heavy cream - so important to provide the body of our sauce, heavy cream makes it velvety and smooth.
    • vanilla extract - the perfect flavor to complement the brown sugar in this sauce. I recommend using a high-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
    • sea salt - complements these flavors so well and offsets a little of the sweetness.
    • vanilla ice cream - Your favorite vanilla, vanilla bean, or French vanilla ice cream will do well in this butterscotch milkshake. Or switch it up and try chocolate, chocolate chip, or coffee ice cream!
    • milk - I used whole milk so that my milkshake would be extra-creamy, but you can always lighten it up a bit with skim or low-fat milk. I haven't tried this milkshake with nondairy milk, but let me know if you do! I'd love to know how it is!
    • whipped Cream - this is optional, but definitely recommended. A nice high mound of whipped cream will take your butterscotch milkshake to the next level!
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    Butterscotch Milkshake Recipe

    Equipment

    This butterscotch milkshake is a quick and easy recipe, and what makes it even easier for me is to use an immersion blender. Also called a stick blender or a hand blender, it allows you to blend up this milkshake without putting it all into a traditional blender. It's just a bit quicker, but you can definitely use any blender you have as well! Here are a few other tools you'll need:

    Tips and F.A.Q.

    What is the difference between caramel and butterscotch?

    It's pretty simple -- whereas caramel is made with granulated white sugar, butterscotch is made with brown sugar, often dark brown sugar. So it has a deeper flavor and richer color than caramel, and it usually includes cream and vanilla to round out the flavors and textures.

    Why is it called butterscotch?

    The "butter" part of the name comes from, well, butter. On the other hand, the origins of the second part of the name are a bit unclear. Some say it comes from the candy's origins in Scotland, and others say it comes from the word "scorch," referring to the cooked brown sugar.

    What are some variations I can make to this butterscotch milkshake?

    I love the idea of adding crumbled praline candy, butterscotch chips, or crushed salted peanuts. But I'm sure that any topping you can think of will be delicious!

    And if you're a big butterscotch lover, you've got to try my Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies!

    More Ice Cream Recipes You'll Love

    • No-Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
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    • Strawberry Banana Sorbet
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    Butterscotch Milkshake Recipe - Easy with Homemade Butterscotch Sauce

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    Thick, creamy butterscotch milkshake with homemade butterscotch sauce blended in and drizzled on top! The best butterscotch shake ever! Recipe makes two butterscotch milkshakes!
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 2 milkshakes
    Calories: 736kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • hand blender
    • blender
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • small saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon (56 g) unsalted butter
    • ½ cup (110 g) dark brown sugar - packed
    • ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
    • ¾ teaspoon (4 ml) pure vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon (2 ml) sea salt
    • 8 scoops vanilla ice cream - about 3 cups
    • ⅓ cup (81 g) milk
    • whipped Cream - for topping (optional)

    Instructions

    • Add butter, brown sugar, and cream to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.
      4 tablespoon unsalted butter, ½ cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup heavy cream
    • Bring to a low boil and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Set aside to cool -- sauce will thicken as it cools.
      ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • To make the milkshakes, add milk, ice cream, and ½ cup of cooled butterscotch sauce to a blender. Blend just until smooth and immediately pour into two glasses to serve. If desired, top with whipped cream, more butterscotch sauce, and more sea salt.
      8 scoops vanilla ice cream, ⅓ cup milk, whipped Cream
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    Notes

    This butterscotch milkshake is endlessly customizable! You can opt for light vanilla ice cream and skim milk to save on calories, or use different ice cream flavors like chocolate chip, coffee, or butter pecan. You can also top your milkshakes with crushed candy, sprinkles, or any other topping that makes it a little more fun!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 milkshake | Calories: 736 kcal | Carbohydrates: 77 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 44 g | Saturated Fat: 28 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 159 mg | Sodium: 778 mg | Potassium: 522 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 71 g | Vitamin A: 1704 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 349 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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    Last Updated on March 13, 2025 by Chenée Lewis

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    1. Rubye Dorman says

      November 15, 2021 at 1:58 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a milkshake recipe for my kids and saw your recipe. I made it and it was delicious. My kids loved it and so did I. Want more recipes like this form you.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 15, 2021 at 9:20 pm

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Jenny Grave says

      September 12, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this butterscotch milkshake, and I just had to come back to comment. It is heavenly. My husband has even requested it for his birthday!
      This one goes into our all-time favorites recipe collection. Thank you so much for sharing it.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 14, 2021 at 2:07 am

        Thank you so much! It's definitely a favorite over here too!

        Reply
    3. Jacqueline Debono says

      September 12, 2021 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      You had me at butterscotch, I love it! Great idea to add it to a vanilla milkshake. On my to make list!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 15, 2021 at 6:12 pm

        Thank you! Butterscotch sauce is one of my favorites!

        Reply
    4. Luke Ratford says

      September 12, 2021 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      We love butterscotch and this milkshake was the best milkshake I've tried in a long time 🙂
      Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 14, 2021 at 2:08 am

        Thank you for trying it! Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    5. Alex says

      September 12, 2021 at 4:24 am

      5 stars
      I made this for my dad and it brought back childhood memories for him. Thank you! I'll definitely make them again soon.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        October 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

        I'm so glad it was a hit! Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Erin says

      September 12, 2021 at 4:08 am

      5 stars
      We made these last night and they were SO good! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 22, 2021 at 5:13 pm

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    7. Priya Maha says

      September 11, 2021 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      I totally love this butterscotch milkshake have already made it 5 times. Thank you for sharing this recipe

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 16, 2021 at 12:25 am

        Thank you!! I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    8. Tammy says

      September 10, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      This is such an indulgent treat! Oh my gosh I want one right now...a perfect way to kick off the weekend!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 14, 2021 at 2:08 am

        Thank you! It's so easy and such a great treat to celebrate the weekend!

        Reply
    9. Lauren Michael Harris says

      September 10, 2021 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      This butterscotch milkshake looks AMAZING! I'm adding this to the weekend line up as dessert after we grill some burgers for a fun old school diner style meal!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 16, 2021 at 12:25 am

        Such a great idea for a weekend meal!

        Reply
    10. Adriana says

      September 09, 2021 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a scrumptious milkshake cannot wait to make it at home buying all ingredients tomorrow

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 14, 2021 at 2:10 am

        Yay! I hope you love it!

        Reply
    11. Leslie says

      September 09, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      Butterscotch is one of my all-time favorite flavors! This butterscotch milkshake recipe is heavenly!!!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        September 14, 2021 at 2:10 am

        Thank you! It's so good!

        Reply
    12. Colleen says

      September 06, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Butterscotch is my favorite, so this was a perfect treat for dessert after burgers and fries. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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