• In Pulp Fiction (1994) John Travolta’s character states: That’s a pretty f#$#$# good milkshake. I don’t know if it’s worth five dollars but it’s pretty f $#$#@ good”.  And we have to agree! This five-dollar vanilla milkshake is absolutely fantastic! 

    Five-dollar vanilla milkshake

    Serves: 2
    Cooking Time: 5 mins plus extra for freezing

    Ingredients

    • 500ml (2 cups) chilled fresh cream
    • 100ml icing sugar
    • 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract
    • 500ml good quality vanilla ice cream
    • 250ml (1 cup) fresh milk
    • red maraschino cherries, to garnish
    • fresh mint, to garnish

    Instructions

    1

    Place the fresh cream in a large mixing bowl together with 30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar and 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract.

    2

    Whisk the mixture vigorously until the mixture forms peaks. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

    3

    Blend the ice cream, milk and remaining vanilla extract and sugar in a blender until smooth.

    4

    Divide between serving glasses and add a dollop of the fresh cream mixture. Serve topped with a cherry and mint.