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This apple pie milkshake is easy to make, and you don’t even need leftover pie! It’s like apple pie a la mode turned into a rich and creamy drink.
Sweet and perfectly spiced, the classic apple pie is definitely one of the coziest desserts to enjoy at home.
But what if I showed you how easy it is to make an apple pie milkshake?
You won’t need an oven for this sippable treat, and it’s perfect for staying refreshed on National Apple Pie Day this spring!
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Pie Milkshake Recipe
- This apple pie milkshake recipe is much easier to make since it does not require a slice of apple pie. Feel free to enjoy it year-round!
- Complete with caramel apples, graham crackers, and cinnamon, this apple pie shake recipe will satisfy your apple pie cravings when you do not feel like baking.
- This caramel apple milkshake is a fun, cozy flavor to try instead of the usual. You can even get creative with add-ins!
Ingredients
Apples – We’ll make a caramel apple pie filling from scratch so you can enjoy this apple pie milkshake anytime. A favorite in apple dessert recipes, we’ll be using sweet Honeycrisp apples. Don’t forget to save a few for garnish!
Unsalted butter – The best caramel apple milkshake has all the rich, buttery flavors you love in an apple pie.
Brown sugar – To make the caramel sauce.
Cinnamon – A quintessential ingredient in fall treats!
Want to take your apple and caramel milkshake to the next level? Try adding some stovetop apple butter for extra flavor.
Salt – To balance the sweetness of the caramel apple butter milkshake.
Heavy cream – Helps thicken our fall apple milkshake.
Vanilla extract – Along with salt, vanilla extract helps boost the caramel apple pie flavor of this fun drink recipe.
Vanilla ice cream – Of course, you can’t make this salted caramel apple pie milkshake without ice cream.
Feel free to try a different flavor to give your milkshake a unique twist. I have a feeling coffee ice cream will be amazing!
Milk – The base of our apple pie shake.
Whipped cream – We’re topping off our apple pie milkshake with a generous swirl of whipped cream for that extra touch of indulgence.
Graham cracker crumbs – This crumb topping is like the “crust” that makes this apple pie milkshake feel like a slice you can sip.
Caramel drizzle – Because you can’t add too much caramel to your finished apple shake!
Ingredient Substitutions For Apple Pie Shake Recipe
Gelato
This apple pie milkshake recipe works beautifully with gelato! It makes the shake even denser and more indulgent.
Apple pie spice
Swap cinnamon for apple pie spice! It’s the perfect way to add warmth and depth to your caramel apple pie sauce.
Shortbread cookies
Crumbly, buttery shortbread cookies make a fun topping for this caramel apple milkshake. You can also crush homemade treats like apple sugar cookies as your “pie crust” crumbles.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Peel Your Apples
Peeling the apples is optional, but it will give your apple pie milkshake a smoother texture.
Make it Boozy
For an adult twist, add a splash of caramel vodka to your apple pie milkshake!
Add a Streusel Topping
Give your caramel apple milkshake some extra love with a quick streusel topping! Just whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of old-fashioned oats, and 7 tablespoons of melted salted butter.
Caramel Apple Milkshake Recipe FAQs
How to make an apple milkshake without ice cream?
If you don’t have ice cream, you can use frozen whole milk to make your apple pie milkshake. Just freeze milk in an ice cube tray, then add the cubes to the blender.
Do you put ice in apple pie milkshakes?
Avoid adding ice to your apple pie milkshake. It waters down the taste and keeps it from reaching that crave-worthy creamy consistency of a milkshake.
How can you thicken a milkshake?
The heavy cream in this caramel apple shake helps give it a thicker texture. For an even richer milkshake, add more ice cream and make sure your blender is strong enough so you don’t need extra liquid.
Which apple is good for apple milkshakes?
Honeycrisp apples are our pick for this milkshake, but feel free to use any kind you like. Tart Granny Smith apples are great for cutting through the caramel’s sweetness.
How far in advance can I make my apple pie milkshake?
For the creamiest caramel apple pie milkshake, blend it just before serving. Making it ahead and freezing it can cause ice crystals to form. You can, however, prepare the apple pie filling up to 4 days ahead and store it in the fridge.
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- Grimace Milkshake
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- McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
- Starbucks Pink Drink
- Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
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Apple Pie Milkshake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups cold milk
- Whipped cream for topping
- Graham cracker crumbs for topping
- Caramel sauce for topping
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place a saucepan over low to medium heat. Add the apples, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Stir often and cook until the apples soften and the sugar dissolves. Then, increase the heat to medium.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Once the apple pie sauce thickens and caramelizes, remove the pan from the heat and set it aside. Let the sauce cool completely.
- To make the milkshake, blend the vanilla ice cream, milk, and caramel apple sauce until smooth.
- Pour the milkshake into two glasses. Top with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and apple slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- Peeling the apples is optional, but it will give your apple pie milkshake a smoother texture.
- For an adult twist, add a splash of caramel vodka to your apple pie milkshake!
- Give your caramel apple milkshake some extra love with a quick streusel topping! Just whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of old-fashioned oats, and 7 tablespoons of melted salted butter.
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