Korean Strawberry Milk Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything is blended cold, so there is no cooking, steeping or chilling time required.
- Creamy and frothy: Whole milk and ice create a chilled, airy texture while keeping the drink smooth and light.
- Fruit-led sweetness: A small amount of sugar and vanilla lifts the strawberries without making the smoothie taste heavy.
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Ingredient notes
- Use ripe strawberries: Ripe, fragrant strawberries give the drink a stronger berry flavour and a naturally sweeter finish.
- Whole milk gives the best body: Well chilled whole milk makes the smoothie creamier and helps it stay cold without relying on too much ice.
Texture tips
- For a thicker drink: Stop blending as soon as the mixture is cold and frothy; longer blending will make it smoother but looser.
- For a smoother finish: Blend a little longer after adding the milk and ice, especially if the strawberries are very fibrous.
Ingredient swaps
- Change the sweetness: Honey can replace caster sugar for a softer, more floral sweetness.
- Boost the vanilla note: Vanilla paste can be used instead of extract for a slightly richer vanilla flavour.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: The foam is at its best immediately after blending; the drink will separate and lose volume as it sits.
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Instructions
- Hull the strawberries, then add them to a blender with the caster sugar, vanilla and salt. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds until the fruit is fully broken down.
- Add the whole milk and ice cubes. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until pale pink, cold and frothy; stop sooner for a thicker texture, or blend a little longer for smoother.
- Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately while the foam is at its best. If needed, taste and blend again briefly to fully dissolve any sugar.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the best flavour, use ripe strawberries and well chilled whole milk so the smoothie stays cold without needing extra ice.
- If your blender struggles with ice, blend the strawberries with the milk first, then add the ice cubes and blend again until frothy.
Substitutions
- Replace caster sugar with honey for a rounder, floral sweetness.
- Replace vanilla extract with madagascar-vanilla-paste for a slightly richer vanilla flavour.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served straight away. If you must store it, refrigerate in a sealed container and drink within 24 hours; shake or re-blend briefly as it will separate and lose its foam.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Korean
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