Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe: Creamy Fresh Strawberry Milk Guide

As a child I preferred strawberry milk to chocolate — I wanted it by the gallon. Back then I reached for the yellow bottle of store-bought syrup, only to learn later it contained little to no real strawberry. I set out to make true homemade strawberry milk, loaded with real strawberry flavor, and the result was surprising: fresh, balanced, and far better than the artificial syrup. Even someone who claims not to like strawberry milk now asks for a glass.

Ingredients

• Strawberries – Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and aroma.
• Sugar – Standard white granulated sugar balances and preserves the bright strawberry flavor.
• Water – A small amount of water is used to make the syrup; tap, filtered, or bottled all work.
• Milk – Any milk or milk alternative is fine. Whole milk gives the creamiest result, while plant milks work well for dairy-free versions.

How To Make

1. Combine the strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
2. Let the mixture cool for 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a blender and puree until smooth. If you prefer a smoother syrup, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar.
3. Chill the strawberry purée in the refrigerator until cold, about 30–60 minutes. To make a glass of strawberry milk, pour cold milk into a glass and stir in 3–4 tablespoons of the purée per 8 oz (adjust to taste).

Tips

1. Add a split vanilla bean or a splash of vanilla extract to the strawberries while simmering for a deeper flavor.
2. If strawberries are very sweet, reduce the sugar slightly. For tarter berries, keep the sugar amount or add a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavor.
3. Store leftover purée in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze portions for longer storage.

Strawberry Milk Recipe

This healthier version of strawberry milk features homemade strawberry purée.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 Cups Strawberries, sliced
• ▢ 1/2 Cup Sugar
• ▢ 1/2 Cup Water
• ▢ 8 oz Milk, per serving

Instructions

• Place strawberries, sugar, and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pour into a blender and puree.
• Place puree in a jar, then seal and refrigerate until cold (30-60 minutes).
• When ready to make strawberry milk, add 3-4 tablespoons of puree per 8 oz of milk. Stir well, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal (8%)