How to make a malt milkshake?

How do you make a malt milkshake?

A malt (or malted milkshake) starts with a normal milkshake base of ice cream and milk, then adds malted milk powder, which makes it richer, a bit sweeter and toastier. Add the powder after the shake is mostly blended and mix a few more seconds so it dissolves fully.

What is malted milk powder?

It is a powder made from malted barley, wheat flour and evaporated whole milk. The malt is a sugar mixture from grains that have been steeped, germinated, dried and toasted. Because it contains barley, wheat and milk, it is not suitable for people avoiding gluten or dairy.

Simple malt recipe

• 2 scoops (about 1 cup) vanilla or chocolate ice cream
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup cold milk
• 1 tablespoon malted milk powder to start, more to taste
• Optional: a spoon of chocolate syrup

1. Add the milk and ice cream to the blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add the malted milk powder and blend a few seconds more.
4. Pour into a chilled glass and serve with a spoon and a straw.

One restaurant-supply recipe uses 1 tablespoon of powder for two servings, with 2 scoops of ice cream, 1/2 cup of whole milk and 3 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Other recipes use more, so start with less and add more for a stronger malt flavor.

Which flavors work best?

Malt pairs well with vanilla and chocolate. A restaurant-supply guide warns it does not pair well with some fruit-flavored ice creams and syrups.

Tips for a thick malt

• Use less milk and full-fat ice cream for a thicker shake.
• Do not add ice cubes; they dilute the flavor.
• Over-blending makes it thin, so stop when smooth.

A malt is a sweet treat. Check labels for allergens.