Try Nutella, M&M’s and Oreo milkshakes

Looking for something indulgent? Skip the classic vanilla milkshake and try these creative recipes straight from New York.

From Classic to Creative Flavors

Created in 1885, the vanilla milk shake became one of New York’s signature drinks. You’ll find it on nearly every menu at New York restaurants, especially at diners — casual eateries that capture the spirit of the 1950s.
But milk shakes have evolved. Bold, inventive recipes have emerged in recent years, moving far beyond the traditional vanilla version. Discover three original recipes: Nutella, M&M’s, and Oreo cookies, a treat born in New York.
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5 scoops vanilla ice cream.
150 ml (5 fl oz) milk.
4 tablespoons Nutella for the shake.
2 tablespoons Nutella for topping.
Whipped cream.
For homemade vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, see the vanilla milk shake page.

1/ Bring water and sugar to a boil.
2/ Pour the syrup over the raspberries.
3/ Strain through a fine sieve and chill the coulis.
4/ Pour M&M’s into a blender and crush into powder.
5/ Add vanilla ice cream and milk, then blend until you reach milk shake consistency.
6/ Pour into two glass dessert bowls.
7/ Top with whipped cream using a piping bag.
8/ Drizzle with raspberry coulis.
9/ Garnish the whipped cream with whole M&M’s.

1/ Pour vanilla ice cream, milk, and 6 Oreo cookies into a blender.
2/ Blend until you reach milk shake consistency.
3/ Pour into tall glasses.
4/ Top with whipped cream using a piping bag.
5/ Crumble the remaining Oreo cookie and sprinkle the pieces over the whipped cream.