Lemon Milkshake Recipe (Creamy, Easy & Tastes Like Lemon Pie!)

This easy lemon milkshake recipe is creamy, sweet, and perfectly tangy, making it the ultimate lemon dessert drink. Made with simple ingredients, this homemade lemon frozen dessert comes together in minutes.

Lemon Milkshake

If you love lemon desserts, you are going to fall head over heels for this lemon milkshake. It’s creamy, sweet, just the right amount of tangy, and honestly tastes like a slice of lemon pie blended into a cold, refreshing drink.

This easy milkshake recipe comes together in just a few minutes and is one of those treats that feels a little special without any extra work. It’s perfect for hot afternoons, backyard get-togethers, or when you’re just craving something bright and citrusy.

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Milkshake

• Creamy and refreshing with the perfect lemon flavor
• Tastes like a lemon pie in a glass
• Super easy recipe (just 3 ingredients!)
• Perfect summer dessert drink
• Kid-approved and grown-up approved

Ingredients For Lemon Milkshake

• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• ⅔ cup milk
• ¼ cup lemon pie filling or homemade lemon curd
• Optional garnishes: whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, lemon slices

If you have the time, I highly recommend using my homemade lemon curd for this recipe – it gives the beverage a brighter, fresher lemon flavor.

How To Make A Lemon Milkshake

Add ingredients to blender: Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, and lemon curd or lemon pie filling to a blender.

Blend Until Smooth: Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fully combined.

Pour and Garnish: Pour the milkshakes into glasses and top with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, or a lemon slice if desired.

Serve Immediately: Serve right away while the milkshake is thick, cold, and perfectly creamy.

Tips For The Best Lemon Milkshake

• Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture
• Lemon pie filling gives a sweeter, classic lemon pie flavor
• Homemade lemon curd adds a brighter, more fresh lemon taste
• Use less milk if you prefer a thicker milkshake
• Best enjoyed immediately after blending

Variations For This Lemon Milkshake Recipe

Want to switch things up? Try one of these easy variations.

• Strawberry Lemon Milkshake: Add a handful of strawberries for a sweet and tangy twist.
• Lemon Pie Milkshake: Top with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs to really lean into that lemon pie flavor.
• Lemon Lime Milkshake: Switch out half of the lemon curd for lime curd or add in a little lime zest.

Lemon Pie Filling Or Lemon Curd?

You can use either lemon pie filling or lemon curd in this recipe.

• Lemon Pie Filling gives it a sweeter, classic lemon pie flavor.
• Lemon Curd makes the flavor brighter and more fresh.

If you have homemade lemon curd on hand, it really takes this lemon dessert to the next level.

How To Store Leftovers

This lemon shake is best served immediately. If you do have leftovers, you can freeze them and let them soften slightly before serving but the texture will be creamiest right after blending.

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