Black Forest Cake, reimagined as a milkshake. This chocolate-cherry milkshake is thick, creamy, and crowned with a generous swirl of whipped cream—everything you want in a shake. It combines chocolate ice cream with cherry jam to capture the classic Black Forest flavor. Finish with a drizzle of chocolate syrup or a sprinkling of chocolate shavings for an indulgent touch.
What is Black Forest?
Black Forest is a layered chocolate cake traditionally filled with cherries and whipped cream. In Germany the cake is known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte and often includes kirsch, a cherry brandy made from cherries from the Black Forest region (Schwarzwald). While kirsch is customary in Germany, it is optional in other countries. The signature combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream is what defines the flavor profile.
This milkshake captures those same core flavors—rich chocolate from the ice cream, concentrated cherry flavor from jam, and a lofty topping of whipped cream—delivering a Black Forest experience in a glass.
Why Cherry Jam?
I tested frozen cherries first, but the shake lacked the pronounced cherry note that defines Black Forest flavors. Cherry jam proved the perfect solution: jam is intensely flavored and sweet, so a small spoonful adds vivid cherry taste without watering down the milkshake. A heaping tablespoon of a quality cherry jam gives the shake an unmistakable cherry character that pairs beautifully with chocolate.
How to Make the Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Milkshake
This shake comes together in minutes. Add chocolate ice cream, cherry jam, and whole milk to a blender and blend until smooth. The texture should be thick but drinkable through a wide straw. Pour into a tall glass or mason jar, top with a generous swirl of whipped cream, and add a cherry for garnish. For extra flair, drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring the shake.
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‘Black Forest’ Chocolate Cherry Milkshake
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Ingredients
- 3 large scoops Chocolate Ice Cream
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 1 heaping tbsp Cherry Jam such as Bonne Maman
- Whipped Cream to top
- (Optional) Cherry for topping
- (Optional) Chocolate Syrup for drizzling inside the cup
Equipment
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Blender
Instructions
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Add the chocolate ice cream, milk, and cherry jam to a blender. Blend until smooth and thick but pourable.
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Optional: Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for an attractive swirl.
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Pour the milkshake into the glass, top with whipped cream, and finish with a cherry.
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BLACK FOREST LOAF CAKE. A chocolate loaf swirled with cherry jam, topped with fresh whipped cream and juicy cherries.
