Stripey Strawberry Shake
The rich strawberry syrup that flavors the milk isn't mixed into the drink, making for a pretty presentation that kids will love.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2 cups syrup
Ingredients
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1 lb. strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 3 cups)
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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4 tsp. cornstarch
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2 Tbsp. water
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Cold milk or chocolate-flavored milk
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Vanilla ice cream
Directions
1.
For syrup, in blender container combine strawberries and sugar. Cover; blend until smooth. Strain through sieve to remove seeds; place in saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water; whisk into strawberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from pan; cool. Makes 2 cups syrup.*
2.
To make Stripey Shakes, pour a teaspoon of syrup down sides of glass, using 2 tablespoons total syrup for each glass. Fill glass with cold milk; top with scoops of ice cream.
3.
*Test Kitchen Tip: Store remaining syrup in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition information
Calories 257, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 138 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Total Sugar 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 32%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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