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Butterscotch milkshake in a tall glass with whipped cream and a red and white straw

Butterscotch Shake

This creamy delicious butterscotch shake is the perfect sweet treat for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It gets its flavor from a homemade butterscotch sauce and comes together in no time. You can substitute frozen yogurt or sliced banana for the ice cream. So good!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 821kcal

Ingredients

Butterscotch Sauce

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Scotch whiskey optional

Shake

  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream You can substitute frozen yogurt or a small frozen sliced banana.
  • 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce recipe included
  • whipped cream Optional.
  • butterscotch chips Chopped. Optional.

Instructions

Butterscotch Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar and stir to combine.
    Bring to a boil then reduce to a slow and steady boil and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Carefully add the heavy cream and salt. Stir to combine. Bring mixture back to a slow boil. While stirring, cook another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and Scotch, if using.
  • Set aside and allow to cool. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

Shake

  • In a large blender, add all ingredients in this order: milk, ice cream, butterscotch sauce.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a chilled glass and top with whipped cream, chopped butterscotch chips, and extra butterscotch sauce, if desired.

Notes

Butterscotch sauce recipe adapted from Ridiculously Easy Butterscotch Sauce from The Cafe Sucre Farine.

Nutrition

Calories: 821kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 422mg | Iron: 1mg