This Skittles Strawberry Milkshake blends creamy ice cream and milk with a rainbow of crushed Skittles for a fun, fruity twist on a classic shake. Topped with whipped cream and extra Skittles, it’s a colorful, sweet treat that’s as playful as it is delicious.
If you’re looking to turn your candy stash into something drinkable, this Skittles Strawberry Milkshake is your golden ticket.
Creamy, thick, and bursting with fruity flavor, it takes a classic strawberry shake and cranks up the fun with crushed Skittles mixed right in.
Perfect for a whimsical treat, a summer pick-me-up, or just a sweet way to satisfy your sugar cravings, this shake is as playful as it is delicious—and yes, it’s totally Instagram-worthy.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Rainbow Fun in Every Sip: The crushed Skittles add a playful pop of color and flavor to your classic shake.
- Creamy & Dreamy: Thick ice cream and milk make each sip silky smooth.
- Candy Lover’s Dream: Sweet, fruity, and totally indulgent for anyone with a sweet tooth.
- Quick & Easy – Whip it up in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Birthday parties, summer treats, or just a fun midweek indulgence—this shake never disappoints.
Ingredients Needed
- Homemade Style Vanilla Ice Cream: Rich, creamy vanilla ice cream with smooth, classic flavor.
- Strawberry Skittles Freeze Pops (Frozen) :Fruity, icy pops bursting with sweet strawberry candy flavor.
- Fresh Strawberries: Juicy, ripe strawberries that add natural sweetness and color.
- White Chocolate Almond Bark: Sweet white chocolate with crunchy almond pieces mixed in.
- Strawberry Skittles: Chewy, fruity candies with vibrant strawberry flavor and color.
- Whipped Cream: Light, airy cream topping that’s sweet and fluffy.
How To Make Skittles Strawberry Milkshake
Step 1: In a small to medium bowl, melt 9 oz. of white chocolate almond bark in the microwave, heating in 15–30 second bursts and stirring each time until smooth and creamy. Let it cool slightly—aim for a consistency like soft peanut butter, not runny, so the strawberry Skittles will stick to the glass perfectly.
Step 2: Once the chocolate has cooled to a thick, spreadable consistency, dip the rim of your favorite milkshake glass into it. Cover about ¼ to ½ inch of the rim evenly with chocolate for the perfect candy-ready edge.
Step 3: After coating the glass rim with white chocolate, carefully press strawberry Skittles side by side around the edge. Chill the glass in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens and the candies stay in place.
Step 4: Slice and quarter 1½ cups of fresh strawberries, then place them in a small bowl and set aside for later use.
Step 5: After prepping the strawberries, take 12 frozen Strawberry Skittles pops and gently crush them using a meat tenderizer or the edge of the counter. Cut off the ends of each pop and squeeze the frozen contents into a medium bowl.
Step 6: Make sure to use only frozen freeze pops—thawed ones will add excess liquid and make the milkshake runny. To remove a strawberry Skittles pop from the sheet, gently bend it back and forth several times before pulling it away from the neighboring pops.
Step 7: Add 2 cups (about 8 scoops) of homemade-style vanilla ice cream and the crushed Skittles freeze pops to a blender. Blend until smooth and evenly pink for a perfectly colorful milkshake.
Step 8: Use homemade-style vanilla ice cream for a richer, creamier vanilla flavor that pairs perfectly with the strawberry Skittles freeze pops. Don’t over-blend yet—the milkshake should stay thick, as adding the fresh strawberries next will naturally thin it out.
Step 9: Once the milkshake has a smooth, even pink color, add the quartered fresh strawberries to the blender and blend until it reaches your preferred thickness. Now for the fun part—remove the chocolate- and Skittles-coated glass from the fridge and pour in your delicious, colorful milkshake!
Skittles Strawberry Milkshake Recipe Tips
- Keep Freeze Pops Frozen: Only use frozen Skittles pops; thawed pops add too much liquid and will make the milkshake runny.
- Chill the Glass First: Refrigerate the chocolate- and Skittles-coated glass so the candies stay in place when you pour the shake.
- Use Homemade-Style Vanilla Ice Cream: Creamier and richer than regular ice cream, it balances the fruity candy flavors perfectly.
- Don’t Over-Blend: Blend just enough to mix the ice cream and Skittles pops; you want a thick, shakeable consistency before adding fresh strawberries.
- Crush Pops Gently: Use a meat tenderizer or the edge of the counter to avoid spraying sticky candy everywhere.
- Strawberries Last: Add fresh strawberries at the end to slightly thin the milkshake and boost the fruity flavor.
- Serve Immediately: This milkshake is best enjoyed right after making for maximum creaminess and candy crunch.
Storing Instructions
This Skittles Strawberry Milkshake is best enjoyed immediately for the perfect creamy texture and candy crunch. If needed, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer and thaw slightly before serving.
Skittles Strawberry Milkshake Recipe Faqs
Can I use regular vanilla ice cream instead of homemade-style? Yes, but homemade-style vanilla ice cream gives a creamier texture and richer flavor that pairs better with the Skittles.
Can I use thawed Skittles freeze pops? No—thawed pops add too much liquid and will make the milkshake runny. Always use them frozen.
How can I make the milkshake thicker? Reduce the blending time or add a few extra scoops of ice cream before adding the fresh strawberries.
Can I make this milkshake ahead of time? You can prep the crushed Skittles pops and strawberries in advance, but it’s best to blend and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Can I substitute other Skittles flavors? You can experiment, but the strawberry flavor pairs best with fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream for the classic pink milkshake look.
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Skittles Strawberry Milkshake
Description
Ingredients
Milkshake:
- 4 cups Homemade Style Vanilla Ice Cream
- 12 Strawberry Skittles Freeze Pops frozen
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved and quartered
Serving:
- 1/4 cup Strawberry Skittles
- 9 ounces White Chocolate Almond Bark , melted
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Strawberries
Instructions
- In a small to medium-sized bowl, melt 9 oz. of white chocolate almond bark in the microwave. Melt the chocolate in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and creamy. Set the chocolate aside and let it cool. We want the chocolate to have the consistency of slightly melted peanut butter…NOT super runny. Runny chocolate will not allow us to attach the strawberry Skittles to the glass.
- Just as soon as the chocolate has cooled enough so that it isn’t running all over the place, dip the rim of your favorite milkshake glass into the chocolate. Evenly submerge the rim so that you have around ¼ to ½ in. of chocolate around the top of the glass. Pro Tip: As you pull the glass out of the chocolate, tilt it at a 45-degree angle and slowly rotate the glass so that the chocolate runs around the rim of the glass as it cools and does not drip down the inside or outside of the glass. If it does slightly run, wipe it off before it cools.
- Once you have coated the rim of the glass in white chocolate, gently place some strawberry Skittles side-by-side around the rim and set the glass in the refrigerator to cool and allow the chocolate to set. Pro Tip: Make sure that your hands are completely dry as you handle the Skittles. The red candy coating of a Skittle is VERY sensitive to moisture and will run if it gets wet. So, make sure your fingers are dry so that you don’t get red dye on your fingers or the white chocolate. Pro Tip: Do not place the glass and Skittles in the freezer to cool. The freezer will cause the glass and Skittles to frost once they are removed from the freezer, and the red candy coating of the Skittles could run.
- Slice and quarter 1 ½ cups of fresh strawberries and place them in a small bowl and set aside.
- Having prepared the strawberries, remove 12 strawberry Skittles freeze pops from the freezer and gently crush them with a meat tenderizer or edge of the counter. Cut open the end of each frozen pop and push the contents into a medium-size bowl. Pro Tip: Only use frozen freeze pops. Using thawed freeze pops will add too much liquid to the milkshake and will make it runny. Pro Tip: To separate the strawberry Skittles freeze pops from the other flavored Skittles freeze pops in the sheet, flex the freeze pop back and forth several times before attempting to pull it apart from the adjoining pops.
- In a blender, add 2 cups of homemade style vanilla ice cream (approximately 8 scoops) and the crushed Skittles freeze pops. Blend the ice cream and freeze pops until the milkshake is an even pink color. Pro Tip: Use homemade style vanilla ice cream. Its creamier and heavier vanilla taste will complement the strawberry Skittles freeze pops more than regular vanilla ice cream. Pro Tip: DO NOT over-blend the milkshake at this point. You want the milkshake to be very thick. Adding the strawberries to the milkshake in the next step will thin out the milkshake.
- Once the milkshake is a nice even pink color, add the cut and quartered strawberries to the blender and blend them with the milkshake. Blend the milkshake until you reach your favorite milkshake consistency!
- Now that we are in the home stretch, remove the chocolate and skittles topped milkshake glass from the refrigerator and pour your amazing creation into it!
- For the PERFECT presentation, top your strawberry Skittles milkshake with fresh whipped cream, and of course…add a strawberry on top!Insert a straw and “taste the rainbow!”
Equipment
- Blender
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