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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. 3-Berry Shakes
A creamy, frosty blend of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberry jam for a quick refreshing treat.
Contains common allergens
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Good to know
- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
4 steps- 1
Place the frozen strawberries, skim milk, raspberry jam, frozen blueberries, and softened Neufchatel cheese in a blender.
- 2
Cover and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- 3
If the mixture is too thick, add a little more milk, a splash at a time, until you reach the desired drinkable consistency.
- 4
Pour into 4 glasses. If desired, garnish each with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, and serve immediately.
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79/100
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Nutrition
per serving140
Calories
7 g
Protein
18 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
This shake leans on a small amount of Neufchatel cheese, a softer, lower-fat cousin of cream cheese, blended in to add body and a faint tang, a trick borrowed from cheesecake-style milkshakes rather than a plain fruit-and-milk blend.
Listahan note
This version blends the Neufchatel cheese in with the milk before adding the frozen fruit, since starting with a smooth dairy base keeps the cheese from leaving small unblended flecks through the finished shake.
Technique cues
- Blending the Neufchatel cheese with the milk first, before the frozen fruit goes in, keeps the cheese from leaving small unblended flecks through the finished shake.
- Using three different berries, mostly strawberry with smaller amounts of blueberry and a spoonful of raspberry jam, layers three distinct berry notes rather than a single dominant flavor.
- Frozen fruit straight from the freezer, rather than fresh fruit with added ice, keeps the shake thick without watering down the berry flavor as it blends.
- The raspberry jam adds concentrated raspberry flavor and a touch of sweetness without needing to blend in a full portion of fresh raspberries.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Chill glasses and prep garnish while 3-Berry Shakes steeps, blends, or infuses, so nothing is rushed once it's ready to pour. This one leans on the Neufchatel cheese.
- Make-ahead
- Batch the base of 3-Berry Shakes (the Neufchatel cheese) ahead and refrigerate, then finish and garnish individual servings right before pouring. Everything else is quick — the blend is the one step that takes real time.
- Leftover move
- Leftover 3-Berry Shakes keeps refrigerated in a sealed container; give it a stir or shake before pouring again since it may separate. This one leans on the Neufchatel cheese. Everything else is quick — the blend is the one step that takes real time.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Rinse the blender or pitcher used for 3-Berry Shakes immediately — sticky or dairy-based drinks are far easier to clean before they dry. This one leans on the Neufchatel cheese.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
2 cups frozen strawberries
Flavor support
Purpose: cups frozen strawberries supports the balance of 3-Berry Shakes and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1 1/4 cups skim milk
Richness and texture
Purpose: 1/4 cups skim milk rounds the texture and helps the dish feel complete.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use unsweetened dairy-free alternatives only where they still provide enough fat and body.
1/3 cup frozen blueberries
Flavor support
Purpose: cup frozen blueberries supports the balance of 3-Berry Shakes and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
2 Tbsp raspberry jam
Flavor support
Purpose: Tbsp raspberry jam supports the balance of 3-Berry Shakes and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
2 oz Neufchatel cheese
Main protein or body
Purpose: oz Neufchatel cheese gives 3-Berry Shakes its main substance and carries the seasoning.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use unsweetened dairy-free alternatives only where they still provide enough fat and body.
Technique notes
- The shake is best served immediately after blending, since its ice-cold thick texture softens within minutes at room temperature.
- A quick pulse rather than continuous blending keeps larger flecks of berry visible rather than pureeing the shake into a fully uniform color.
- Skim milk keeps the shake lighter than a cream-based milkshake, while the Neufchatel cheese still supplies enough body to keep it from tasting thin.
Ingredient swaps
- Dairy-free direction
- Swap the skim milk for a full-fat plant milk (oat, coconut, or soy all whip and pour similarly) — the texture shifts slightly but the dish holds together. This one leans on the raspberry jam.
- Lower-sodium direction
- Season lighter on salt than the recipe calls for, then adjust right before serving — it's easier to add more than to fix an oversalted batch. This one leans on the raspberry jam.
- Weeknight shortcut
- Pre-portion and freeze the fruit or mix-ins in small bags so a weeknight version is a one-step blend, no chopping. This one leans on the raspberry jam.
Serve alongside
- Fresh fruit
- Cucumber slices
- Plain rice crackers
- Cold water
- Sparkling water
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days when the drink is brewed, blended, or mixed ahead.
- Stir or shake before serving over fresh ice.
- Do not freeze unless the recipe is meant to become pops or granita.
Equipment
- Pitcher or blender
- Measuring cup
- Long spoon
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