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Vanilla Slushie

A vanilla slushie is a frozen, creamy beverage made by blending milk, vanilla beans or extract, and ice until smooth and frosty. The mixture transforms into a thick, icy texture with a rich vanilla aroma and appearance resembling a soft-serve consistency, perfect for hot days or casual treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: comfort food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk preferably chilled
  • 1 vanilla bean fresh vanilla bean split and scraped, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups ice preferably frozen in cubes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Start by preparing the vanilla bean: split it lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape out the tiny black seeds. Add the seeds and the bean pod to a measuring cup filled with milk, then gently warm the milk until it's just slightly steaming, allowing the vanilla flavor to infuse. Let it cool completely before using.
  2. Pour the cooled vanilla-milk mixture into your blender and add the ice cubes. This chilled base ensures the slushie will be icy and refreshing without melting too quickly.
  3. Secure the lid on the blender and pulse in short bursts, blending until the ice begins to break down. Then, blend continuously for about 30-45 seconds until the mixture is thick, smooth, and resembling a soft-serve consistency.
  4. Check the texture; it should be thick and frosty with tiny ice crystals. If it's too runny, add a few more ice cubes and pulse again until the desired consistency is achieved.
  5. Taste the slushie and adjust if needed—if you'd like a more pronounced vanilla flavor, stir in a splash of vanilla extract directly into the mixture and pulse briefly to combine.
  6. Pour the creamy, icy slushie into glasses, and if desired, garnish with a vanilla bean pod or a sprig of mint for presentation. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon for a refreshing treat.

Notes

For an extra rich flavor, substitute part of the milk with heavy cream. You can also add sweeteners like honey or sugar to taste, blended in before serving.