Southern Caramel Pecan Pie Milkshake
The Southern Caramel Pecan Pie Milkshake is an indulgent dessert beverage combining the rich flavors of vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans, and buttery caramel sauce. This creamy, nutty milkshake captures the essence of Southern comfort food with its smooth texture and sweet, warm notes. Perfect for any season, it’s easy to make, customizable, and topped with whipped cream and caramel for a luscious finish.
- Author: Julia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Additional caramel sauce for drizzle
- Extra toasted pecans for garnish
- Toast the Pecans: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast your pecans for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are fragrant and lightly browned, unlocking their full nutty flavor.
- Blend Ingredients: Add vanilla ice cream, milk, caramel sauce, toasted pecans, brown sugar, and vanilla extract into a blender. Pulse until smooth but still thick enough to enjoy.
- Taste and Adjust: Check the milkshake’s sweetness and texture, adding more caramel sauce or milk as needed to perfect the flavor and consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the milkshake into a chilled glass, top generously with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of toasted pecans for a classic Southern finish.
Notes
- Use quality caramel sauce, homemade or gourmet, to elevate flavor.
- Don’t skip toasting pecans for enhanced aroma and crunch.
- Chill your serving glass to keep the milkshake colder longer.
- Pulse the blender to maintain a creamy yet slightly chunky texture, avoiding overblending.
- Adjust sweetness gradually and taste as you go to avoid overpowering flavors.
- Reserve some toasted pecans for garnish to keep them crunchy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake well before serving.
- Freeze blended portions for up to a week; thaw slightly and blend briefly before serving.
- Reheating is not recommended; remix or add milk if thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southern, caramel, pecan pie, milkshake, dessert, caramel sauce, toasted pecans, vanilla ice cream, creamy, nutty