So, picture this: It was a crazy Tuesday night, and I was feeling adventurous. I had some leftover pretzels and a six-pack of beer chilling in my fridge, and suddenly, a thought struck me like a lightning bolt – a Beer Pretzel Milkshake. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but trust me, it’s pure genius!
This recipe is seriously addictive. The salty, crunchy pretzels perfectly balance the sweetness of the ice cream and the subtle bitterness of the beer; it's a delightful dance of flavors in your mouth. You absolutely have to try it. Like, right now.
Required Equipments
- Blender
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large saucepan
- Whisk
- Pretzel sticks
Beer Pretzel Milkshakes
This recipe combines the unexpected flavors of beer and pretzels into a creamy, decadent milkshake. It’s a flavor explosion that's both surprising and delicious!
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 2 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First things first, let's make the salted caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water over medium heat. Don't stir it; just let the sugar melt into a beautiful amber color. This takes patience—it’ll caramelize eventually! Be careful, it'll be hot!
- Once the sugar is melted, carefully whisk in 1/2 cup of heavy cream (it will bubble up—don't freak out!). Whisk until smooth. Then, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Set aside to cool completely. Yep, completely!
- Now for the milkshake! In a blender, combine 2 cups of vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of beer (I use a crisp lager—trust me on this one!), 1/4 cup of the cooled salted caramel sauce, and 1/2 cup of crushed pretzels. Blend until smooth and creamy—you want it thick like a delicious dream.
- Pour the milkshake into two glasses. Stick some pretzel sticks into the glasses—they're the perfect garnish. You know what to do with the extra pretzels right? Eat them!
- If your milkshake is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it's too thin, add a couple more scoops of ice cream—easy peasy, right?
- And there you have it, folks! The most amazing Beer Pretzel Milkshakes you'll ever taste. I'm not even kidding. This is basically adulting at its finest.
- Optional, but highly recommended: If you want a really decadent touch, rim your glasses with some extra melted salted caramel. Oh yeah, totally worth it!
📝 Notes
- Make sure your salted caramel sauce is completely cool before adding it to the milkshake.
- For extra pretzel flavor, add a few extra crushed pretzels on top before serving.
- Adjust the amount of beer according to your taste preferences—more beer = more fun!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 550 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 100 mg
