Cloudberry Jam Milkshake with Brandy

This cloudberry jam milkshake is a rich and creamy dessert drink made with vanilla ice cream, fragrant cloudberry jam, and a generous splash of brandy. Smooth, luscious, and slightly indulgent, this cloudberry milkshake with brandy delivers a unique balance of sweetness and gentle tartness, making it a truly elegant cloudberry dessert drink.

Hey folks, today I’m sharing something simple yet a little luxurious – a treat that feels both nostalgic and refined at the same time. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a cloudberry milkshake, this version is wonderfully easy while still highlighting the unique flavour of this northern berry. So, let’s dive into this Cloudberry Jam Milkshake.

Why You’ll Love This Cloudberry Jam Milkshake

This cloudberry jam milkshake comes together in minutes but feels special enough for entertaining or a cozy dessert.

• Creamy: Vanilla ice cream creates a thick, velvety base.
• Unique flavour: Cloudberry jam brings a rare mix of sweet, tart, and slightly earthy notes.
• Elegant: A touch of brandy transforms this into a refined cloudberry dessert drink.
• Flexible: Easily adjust sweetness, alcohol level, or texture.
• Quick: A simple way to make a milkshake with cloudberry jam in just minutes.

Flavour and Texture Profile

This creamy boozy cloudberry milkshake is all about balance. The texture is thick, smooth, and velvety, while the flavour offers layers of gentle sweetness and subtle tartness. Cloudberries have a distinctive profile – slightly honeyed with hints of apricot and a faint earthy note. In this cloudberry milkshake with brandy, the alcohol adds a soft warmth and depth without overpowering the fruit, making the drink feel both comforting and sophisticated.

What Are Cloudberries?

Cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus) are rare northern berries found in regions like Scandinavia and Canada. In Newfoundland and Labrador, they are known as bakeapples.

These berries resemble pale golden raspberries and offer a unique flavour that blends sweetness with a gentle tart edge, along with subtle honeyed and apricot-like notes. Because they are difficult to cultivate, fresh cloudberries are uncommon, making cloudberry jam the most accessible way to enjoy them.

Cloudberry Jam in Desserts

Cloudberry jam is a wonderful ingredient for desserts because it pairs beautifully with creamy elements. Its slightly tart and aromatic flavour cuts through richness, making it ideal for ice cream, cheesecakes, or milk-based drinks.

In this milkshake with cloudberry jam, the jam blends seamlessly into the ice cream, creating a smooth and fragrant dessert that feels both simple and elevated.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Cloudberry Jam Milkshake

It’s easy to make this cloudberry jam milkshake with just a handful of ingredients.

• Vanilla ice cream: Provides richness and a creamy base for the milkshake.
• Cloudberry jam: The key ingredient, adding fruity, slightly tart, and aromatic flavour.
• Brandy: Brings warmth and complexity; you can substitute with rum or omit it.
• Milk (optional): Helps adjust the consistency if you prefer a lighter cloudberry milkshake.

How to Make Cloudberry Jam Milkshake

In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, cloudberry jam, and brandy. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk and blend again until you reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust as needed – add a bit more jam for sweetness or a touch more brandy for depth. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

More Delicious Cloudberry Recipes

Are you looking for more fun recipes, like this cloudberry jam milkshake? Be sure to check more recipes below:

• Cloudberry Brandy Cocktail – A refined drink highlighting the delicate and aromatic flavour of cloudberries with a warming, spirit-forward profile.
• Cloudberry Prosciutto Brie Bruschetta – An elegant sweet and savoury appetizer with creamy brie, salty prosciutto, and luscious cloudberry jam.
• Cloudberry Jam Ice Cream – A creamy frozen dessert that showcases the unique flavour of cloudberries in a classic format.

I’d love for you to try this Cloudberry Jam Milkshake with Brandy. If you give it a go, please share your results in the comments, message me on Instagram, or post your photos with the hashtag #havocinthekitchen. I look forward to seeing your creations and hearing your thoughts.

Cheers!

Boozy Cloudberry Jam Milkshake

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

This cloudberry jam milkshake with brandy blends vanilla ice cream and sweet-tart jam into a rich, boozy dessert drink.

Course: Milkshakes, Boozy Desserts and TreatsCuisine: Author’s Recipes

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Servings

2-3

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Prep time

15

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Cooking time

5

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Ingredients

• about 450 g. (1.5 US pint or 2 cups) vanilla ice cream

• 1/2 cup (about 175 g.) cloudberry jam

• 1/2 cup (120 ml.) brandy or other spirit of your choice

• milk, optional – only if you prefer a thinner version or want to make a non-alcoholic version

Directions

• Let the ice cream sit out at room temperature until starting to soften, 10 to 15 minutes, for easy blending. In the meantime, chill the glasses in the fridge or even freezer.
• Place in the cup of your blender the softened ice cream, jam, and brandy (or the same amount of milk for a non-alcoholic version).
• Blend until the milkshake is smooth and pourable, about 40-60 seconds. Try and add more jam, brandy, or milk to achieve the desired taste and consistency. Divide the milkshake between the chilled glasses and enjoy! For the presentation version, you can garnish with some extra jam.