Thick Shakes with Strawberry Mascarpone Panini

Indulge your taste buds with this delightful recipe for Thick Shakes with Strawberry Mascarpone Panini—a match made in dessert heaven! Creamy, velvety thick shakes are blended to perfection with vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and frozen strawberries for a refreshing yet indulgent treat. Paired alongside are luxurious Strawberry Mascarpone Panini, featuring buttery focaccia bread filled with a luscious mascarpone-honey spread and fresh strawberry slices, then toasted to golden perfection. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance to these fruit-filled sandwiches. Perfect for a summer gathering or a decadent brunch, this recipe combines dessert-like flavors with café-inspired presentation. Serve the chilled, frothy shakes alongside the warm, crispy panini for a truly indulgent experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Vanilla ice cream
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Frozen strawberries
• 4 slices Focaccia bread
• 1 cup Mascarpone cheese
• 8 Fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the thick shakes. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and frozen strawberries. Blend until smooth and thick, adding more milk if needed to reach the desired consistency. Pour the shakes into four tall glasses and refrigerate while you make the panini.

Step 2

Prepare the panini filling by mixing mascarpone cheese and honey in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 3

Slice the fresh strawberries thinly.

Step 4

Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly on one side of each slice of focaccia bread. Top two slices with fresh strawberries, then close the sandwiches with the remaining two focaccia slices (mascarpone side down).

Step 5

Heat a skillet or panini press over medium heat. Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich to create a golden crust.

Step 6

Cook the panini for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crisp, and the mascarpone is warm and slightly melty.

Step 7

Remove the panini from heat and slice each sandwich in half diagonally.

Step 8

Dust the panini with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the chilled thick shakes on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2931.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3772.7

Total Fat 213.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 689.3mg	0%
Sodium 2057.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 390.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 241.5g
Protein 72.0g	0%

Vitamin D 219.2IU	0%
Calcium 1851.2mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 4182.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 41.4%