Chocolate Raspberry Milkshake Recipe
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Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by becky
A chocolate raspberry milkshake recipe featuring vanilla ice cream, whole milk, freeze-dried raspberries, and chocolate syrup, plus whipped cream and more chocolate syrup on top. A homemade twist on the classic ice cream parlour treat!
Why Make This Chocolate Raspberry Milkshake Recipe?
Earlier this summer, I suddenly found myself craving a good old, American-style chocolate milkshake. Not the frothy kind from a machine at a fast food restaurant, but one of the thick, creamy, handmade-style shakes served at drive-ins, ice cream parlours, soda fountains, diners, and scoop shops.
Traditional establishments like these often make their milkshakes with chocolate syrup. Unfortunately, when I set out to gather the ingredients for my homemade milkshake, I discovered that chocolate syrup is not really a “thing” here in the UK. I found a few chocolate sundae toppings, but nothing which held a candle to classic Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup. I eventually spotted imported Hershey’s in the international foods aisle of my local Sainsbury’s (alongside other American classics like graham crackers, canned pumpkin, and jumbo marshmallows!) and it was worth every bit of the £3.80 I spent on the bottle.
Featuring vanilla ice cream, whole milk, freeze-dried raspberries, and chocolate syrup, plus whipped cream and even more chocolate syrup on top, this milkshake recipe offers a fruity, raspberry twist on the scoop shop classic. It requires just four ingredients (and about five minutes of prep time!) to whip up this sweet slice of Americana.
Raspberry Milkshake Ingredients
You’ll only need four ingredients to make this chocolate raspberry milkshake recipe, plus a few optional extras to garnish. Start by gathering the following:
- Vanilla Ice Cream – Choose a creamy, good-tasting vanilla ice cream, with no chunks or mix-ins. You can even use homemade vanilla ice cream. I prefer to let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 10 minutes or so to make it easier to blend. (And if you love milkshakes, might I suggest saving the leftovers to make my caramel pistachio milkshake recipe, too?)
- Whole Milk – Go for whole milk for the creamiest shake, but semi-skimmed or skimmed milk will work, too.
- Chocolate Syrup – In the US, Hershey’s is the classic choice. In the UK, you can use something like Askey’s Treat Chocolate Dessert Sauce (make sure it’s regular syrup and not the hardening “shell” kind) or do what I do and buy Hershey’s from the international aisle at the supermarket!
- Powdered Freeze-Dried Raspberries – Powdered freeze-dried raspberries (not pieces) make the smoothest shake. If you only have freeze-dried raspberry pieces, a few minutes in the food processor or a coffee grinder will swiftly turn these into powder.
Optional Garnishes
Garnish your raspberry milkshake with whipped cream; additional chocolate syrup, or homemade hot fudge sauce; fresh raspberries or powdered freeze-dried raspberries; chocolate sprinkles, or pieces of chopped dark chocolate.
Why Make a Milkshake with Chocolate Syrup?
There are two methods for making a chocolate milkshake, and everyone has a preference. The first? Start with chocolate ice cream. The second? Make your shake with vanilla ice cream, then add chocolate syrup. (If you want to go full chocoholic, try making your shake with chocolate syrup and chocolate ice cream!)
Chocolate syrup is the method preferred by traditional ice cream shop recipes, like Carvel’s Black and White Thick Shake. It is also the key ingredient in a classic New York City egg cream, a frothy soda fountain drink made with milk and seltzer.
I prefer to make my milkshake with chocolate syrup. Not only does this approach create a shake with notes of both chocolate and vanilla (and in this recipe, raspberry, too!) but syrup allows you to control the amount of chocolate, as well as the overall sweetness of the shake.
Homemade Milkshake Tips and Tricks
If you don’t have a blender you can make this recipe using a hand blender. Simply combine the milkshake ingredients in a large jug, and blend as outlined in the recipe. I live in a small flat with limited counter space, so a hand blender (a.k.a. stick blender, or immersion blender) is actually my go-to for most recipes, including milkshakes.
Other raspberry recipes you might enjoy:
Raspberry Crumble Bars
Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Raspberry Mojito Whoopie Pies
Raspberry Bread Twists
Raspberry Sorbet
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
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Chocolate Raspberry Milkshake Recipe
- Total Time5 minutes
- Yield1-2 milkshakes 1x
A chocolate raspberry milkshake featuring vanilla ice cream, whole milk, freeze-dried raspberries, and chocolate syrup, plus whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top.
Ingredients
4 large scoops vanilla ice cream
120 milliliters whole milk (1/2 cup)
60 grams chocolate syrup (3 tablespoons), plus more to garnish
18 grams powdered freeze-dried raspberries (3 tablespoons)
Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and fresh raspberries, to garnish
Instructions
In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, chocolate syrup, and freeze-dried raspberries.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a tall parfait glass (or two smaller glasses) and garnish as desired.
Serve immediately.
