Purist: Vanilla Bean Shake

By Coldsnap46

Ingredients

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
• 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
• 4 purchased meringue cookies (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In blender combine ice cream and half-and-half. With knife tip, scrape vanilla bean seeds into blender. Blend until smooth. Divide among four glasses; top with meringue cookies, if desired.

Makes 4 (1 1/4 cup) servings.
Start to Finish: 10 minutes