Lassi Shake with Ice Cream
Indulge in the decadent fusion of traditional Indian flavors and a creamy twist with this irresistible Lassi Shake with Ice Cream recipe! Combining tangy whole-milk yogurt, cold full-fat milk, and a touch of aromatic cardamom, this refreshing drink is elevated with scoops of velvety vanilla ice cream for a luscious, dessert-like treat. Blended to frothy perfection and delicately scented with rose water, this lassi shake is garnished with crunchy pistachios or almonds and optionally topped with pillowy whipped cream for a gourmet finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect chilled beverage for summer or an indulgent way to end your meal. Serve it ice-cold and enjoy the harmonious balance of sweet, creamy, and nutty flavors in each sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt (whole milk or Greek)
- 0.5 cup Milk (cold, preferably full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 0.25 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Rose water (optional)
- 6 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Pistachios or almonds (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a blender, add the plain yogurt, cold milk, sugar, cardamom powder, rose water (if using), and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Add the scoops of vanilla ice cream to the blender and pulse a few times to combine, ensuring the ice cream remains slightly creamy and not fully dissolved.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed. Blend again briefly if adding more sugar.
Pour the lassi shake into two tall glasses.
Top each glass with a dollop of whipped cream (optional).
Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds for added texture and presentation.
Serve immediately with a straw and spoon for enjoying the creamy layers of the lassi shake with ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 392 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.9 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 789 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1265 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
