{"id":256610,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/springtime-strawberry-malts\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T12:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T18:55:25","slug":"springtime-strawberry-malts","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/springtime-strawberry-malts\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Malts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you love all things retro, are throwing a themed party or just want to treat yourself to a darn good milkshake, strawberry malts are a classic dessert that requires just five ingredients. While the nostalgic vibes are fun, malted milkshakes contain an ingredient that transforms a regular shake into a complex flavor bomb. The not-so-secret ingredient? Malted milk powder.<\/p>\n

In this recipe for strawberry malts, vanilla ice cream is blended with real strawberries and strawberry syrup for an intense berry flavor. Malted milk powder adds a nutty, toasty flavor that both balances the sweetness of the ice cream and syrup as well as complements the tart berries. The malt powder also produces an extra-thick and creamy shake. One sip and you’ll understand why malts are such a beloved treat!<\/p>\n

What is the difference between a strawberry malt and a strawberry milkshake?<\/h2>\n

Both strawberry malts and milkshakes<\/a> are blended drinks made with ice cream, milk, strawberries or strawberry syrup. A malt also contains malted milk powder, which is a mixture of barley, wheat and evaporated milk. Malts in a variety of flavors were all the rage in the mid-1900s. They could be found in soda fountains, diners and drugstores around the country.<\/p>\n

Malted milk powder has a complex flavor profile described as sweet and nutty. It adds a distinct malted flavor to recipes and is typically used as a flavor enhancer. If you think about a malted candy like Whoppers, you’ll recognize the toasty flavor of malted milk powder.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Strawberry Malts<\/h2>\n