Yuma Date Shake
A thick, caramel-sweet milkshake blended with Medjool dates, tied to the date palm groves of the Yuma area along the Colorado River.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 420 kcal
Equipment
- •Blender
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- fat
- 16
- carbs
- 62
- protein
- 8
- calories
- 420
Instructions
- 1
If your pitted dates are firm, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain them well.
- 2
Add the dates, ice cream, and milk to a blender.
- 3
Blend on high speed for about 1 minute until completely smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add the vanilla extract. Blend briefly just to mix it in.
- 5
Taste the shake. Add a touch more milk if it is too thick to pour.
- 6
Pour the shake into tall glasses.
- 7
Top with whipped cream if you like.
- 8
Serve right away with a straw and a spoon.
Chef's tips
Soft, fresh Medjool dates blend much smoother than dry dates. Chill your glasses in the freezer beforehand to keep the shake colder longer.
Storage
Best consumed immediately; does not store well once blended.
Reheating
Not applicable; served cold only.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using dry dates without soaking them, which leaves hard chunks in the shake
- •Blending for too long until the shake melts and becomes too runny
Serving suggestions
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