Here’s a refreshing and indulgent Creamy Strawberry Apple Punch—perfect for brunches, baby showers, picnics, or summer gatherings. It’s fruity, smooth, and super easy to make!
🍓🍎 Creamy Strawberry Apple Punch
🧃 Ingredients:
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled (or frozen, thawed)
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2 cups apple juice or apple cider (chilled)
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1½ cups strawberry or vanilla ice cream (or frozen yogurt)
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1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda (chilled, optional for fizz)
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½ cup sweetened condensed milk (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Ice cubes (as needed)
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Fresh mint or strawberry slices (for garnish)
🥄 Instructions:
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Blend the Base:
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In a blender, combine strawberries, apple juice, condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
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Blend until smooth.
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Add Creaminess:
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Add the ice cream or frozen yogurt and blend again until creamy and frothy.
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Chill and Serve:
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Pour into a large punch bowl or pitcher.
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Stir in soda just before serving for a fizzy twist (optional).
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Add ice cubes and garnish with sliced strawberries or mint.
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🍹 Tips:
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Want it more dessert-like? Add a scoop of ice cream to each glass just before serving.
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Make it kid-friendly or adult-friendly by adjusting sweetness or adding a splash of sparkling rosé or white wine for a boozy version.
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If using frozen strawberries, you can skip the ice for a thicker slushy texture.
Would you like a dairy-free or vegan version of this punch?