Whip Up Your Own Gelato Shakes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients:

• Gelato: Choose your favorite flavors (about 2 cups).
• Milk: Whole milk or your preferred milk (1/2 to 1 cup, depending on desired thickness).
• Flavor Add-Ins (optional): Chocolate syrup, fruit purees, or cookie crumbles.
• Toppings (optional): Whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit.

Equipment:

• Blender or immersion blender
• Tall glasses
• Straws (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Choose Your Gelato:

   • Start with 2 cups of gelato. You can use one flavor or mix a couple for a unique taste!

2. Add Milk:

   • Pour in about 1/2 cup of milk to the gelato. You can adjust the amount based on how thick or creamy you like your shake.

3. Blend:

   • Blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker shake, add less milk; for a thinner consistency, add more.

4. Incorporate Flavor Add-Ins (Optional):

   • If you want to enhance the flavor, add a tablespoon of chocolate syrup, a fruit puree, or crushed cookies. Blend again until well mixed.

5. Taste and Adjust:

   • Taste your shake and adjust the sweetness or thickness if necessary by adding more milk or sweeteners.

6. Serve:

   • Pour the gelato shake into tall glasses.

7. Add Toppings (Optional):

   • Top with whipped cream, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fresh fruit for an extra treat.

8. Enjoy!

   • Serve immediately with a straw or spoon. Enjoy your homemade gelato shake!

Tips:

• Frozen Fruits: If you like fruit-flavored shakes, consider adding a handful of frozen fruits like bananas or strawberries.
• Different Milk: Experiment with non-dairy milk alternatives for a different flavor and texture.
• Layer It Up: For a fun presentation, layer the shake with some chocolate syrup or fruit puree in the glass before adding the gelato shake.