Coffee milkshake is a rich and delicious drink made using ice cream, milk, instant coffee powder and sugar. It is made by mixing everything together until smooth and foamy and topped with whipped cream. This coffee milkshake can be made in just 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Recipe included with step-by-step pictures and videos.
It is a perfect summer drink for coffee lovers and can be enjoyed at home any time of the day. It is made very quickly and does not require much ingredients. I usually make this during hot afternoons and it gives a cooling and refreshing feeling. It works well as a simple dessert drink after meals.
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About Coffee Milkshake
Coffee milkshake is a popular cold drink that is loved for its creamy texture and strong taste. It is very easy to prepare it at home in just a few minutes when you have all the ingredients available. This version uses ice cream so the texture is rich and thick.
The texture of this milkshake is thick and creamy and the froth on top makes it very attractive. The ice cream blends well and gives a smooth consistency to the drink. It has a balanced coffee taste, sweetness and is a pleasure to drink. If you are fond of coffee then you must try this milkshake.
There are some variations you can try in this recipe and you can change based on your preference. You can reduce the coffee powder for a milder flavor or add more for a stronger flavor. You can also add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder for a twist and this recipe can be easily modified.
I usually make this when I need a quick drink without much effort. It feels like a café style drink at home. I love this coffee milkshake because coffee flavor is my favorite, yes even more than chocolate, I admit.
This milkshake has a rich coffee flavor with a slight sweetness and is very smooth and satisfying to drink. The taste is a bit spicy but it is balanced with the sweetness of sugar and ice cream. Some people also add milk to it to make it thinner. You can adjust it as per your choice.

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Coffee Milkshake Ingredients
- vanilla ice cream – Creamy base, vanilla flavored ice cream is added for richness and smooth texture. If you like mocha flavor then you can also use chocolate ice cream.
- instant coffee powder – Instant coffee powder is used for stronger coffee flavor and taste.
- hot water – I used hot water to dissolve the coffee powder so that there were no lumps in the drink and it mixed well.
- Sugar – Sugar to balance the sweetness and coffee flavor in the drink and you can adjust as per your taste.

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How to make coffee milkshake step by step
- In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder and 2 tablespoons hot water.

2. Mix it well and keep aside.

3. Add 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream to a mixer jar.

4. Add 1 cup cold milk.

5. Add 2 tablespoons sugar.

6.Add prepared coffee mixture.

7.Completely ready for mixing.

8. Blend until smooth and frothy.

9. Pour the milkshake into a serving glass.

10. Sprinkle whipped cream and instant coffee powder on top.

serve chilled!
Expert Tips
- mixture – I first mix the coffee powder in hot water which helps it dissolve and prevents lumps.
- blending – I mix everything until smooth and frothy and it gives a nice texture and doesn’t get over mixed.
- adjustment of taste – I taste and adjust the sugar if necessary and you can change the strength of the coffee as you wish.
- served – I serve immediately after blending and it tastes better when cooled and does not last long.
- Topping – I sometimes add whipped cream and it gives extra richness and you can sprinkle coffee powder on top. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream while serving.
serving and storage
Serve the coffee milkshake chilled immediately after preparation and it tastes best at that time. It is suitable as a refreshing drink during hot days or after a meal at home. It is best consumed fresh and should not be stored for a long time. If necessary you can refrigerate for a short time but the texture may change.
general questions and answers
1.Can I use milk and not ice cream?
Yes, you can use milk but the texture will be less creamy. Ice cream has a thick texture and rich flavor.
2.Can I reduce coffee powder?
Yes, you can reduce it for lighter taste and flavor. Adjust based on your preference.
3.Can I give up sugar?
Yes, you can skip or reduce sugar as per requirement. Ice cream already contains sweetness so adjust accordingly.
4.Can I add chocolate?
Yes, you can add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder and it gives a different taste. It tastes good with coffee.
5.Can I make it in advance?
Prepare and serve fresh for better taste. You can make the coffee mixture and keep it in the fridge and make a milkshake while serving.

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Coffee Milkshake Recipe
Coffee milkshake is a rich and delicious drink made using ice cream, milk, instant coffee powder and sugar. It is made by mixing everything together until smooth and foamy and topped with whipped cream. This coffee milkshake can be made in just 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Recipe included with step-by-step pictures and videos.
Material
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- 2 tablespoon hot water
- 4 Scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup cold milk
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
Instruction
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In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder and 2 tablespoons hot water.
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Mix it well and keep aside.
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Add 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream to a mixer jar.
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Add 1 cup cold milk.
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Add 2 tbsp sugar.
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Add prepared coffee mixture.
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Everything is ready to mix.
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Blend until smooth and frothy.
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Pour the milkshake into a serving glass.
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Sprinkle whipped cream and instant coffee powder on top.
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serve chilled!
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notes
- Mixing – I first mix the coffee powder with hot water which helps dissolve it and prevents lumps.
- Blending – I blend everything until smooth and frothy and it gives a nice texture and doesn’t get over blended.
- Adjusting the taste – I taste and adjust the sugar if necessary and you can change the strength of the coffee to your liking.
- Serving – I serve immediately after mixing and it tastes better when cooled and does not last as long.
- Topping – I sometimes add whipped cream and it gives extra richness and you can sprinkle coffee powder on top. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream while serving.