Huckleberry Milkshake
A thick, purple-hued milkshake blended with sweetened wild huckleberries, a summer treat sold at ice cream stands throughout Montana's mountain towns and near Glacier National Park.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 420 kcal
Equipment
- •Blender
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- fat
- 18
- carbs
- 58
- protein
- 7
- calories
- 420
Instructions
- 1
Put the ice cream, huckleberries, milk, and sugar if using into a blender.
- 2
Blend until smooth and thick. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- 3
Taste the shake. Add more sugar if you want it sweeter.
- 4
Pour the shake into tall glasses.
- 5
Top with whipped cream and a few whole huckleberries if desired.
- 6
Serve right away with a straw.
Chef's tips
Use good vanilla ice cream. Do not blend too long, so the shake stays thick instead of watery.
Storage
Best served immediately; does not store well once blended.
Reheating
Not applicable; served cold.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Blending too long, which melts the shake and makes it watery
- •Using unsweetened berries without adding sugar, leaving the shake too sour
Serving suggestions
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