Three Berry Smoothie
Submitted by happyzhangbo
A show-stopping layered smoothie with three distinct berry tiers: strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry, each blended with tangy buttermilk. Ready in 8 minutes, gorgeous enough for brunch, easy enough for kids.
YIELD
3 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
0 minREADY
8 minThree berries. Three layers. One seriously gorgeous glass.
Each berry gets its own spin in the blender with buttermilk and a touch of sugar, then gets poured into chilled glasses one layer at a time.
The result is a striped, sunset-colored smoothie that looks like it belongs on a brunch menu but takes less than 10 minutes to pull together.
Buttermilk gives each layer a tangy creaminess that balances the fruit sweetness, and frozen berries keep everything thick and frosty without needing ice.
Top with fresh raspberries and maybe a swirl of whipped cream, and watch the kids (and adults) line up.
Pro Tips
- Pour slowly over a spoon. Tilt a spoon against the inside of the glass and pour each layer over the back of it. This keeps the layers distinct instead of blending together.
- Work quickly. The layers start to melt and merge if you take too long. Have your berries measured and ready to go before you start blending.
- Chill the glasses first. Pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes while you prep. Cold glass helps each layer hold its shape.
- Swap buttermilk for yogurt. Greek yogurt thinned with a splash of milk works if you don’t have buttermilk on hand. You’ll get the same tangy richness.
Ingredients
Directions
Place frozen strawberries, half a cup milk and 1 tablespoon sugar in a blender or food processor and process for 1 minute, until smooth and creamy.
Pour the first layer into chilled tall glasses.
Place frozen blueberries, half a cup milk and 1 tablespoon sugar in the blender and process.
Pour the second layer into glasses.
Place frozen raspberries, half a cup milk and 1 tablespoon sugar in the blender and process.
Pour the third layer into glasses.
Decorate the glasses with fresh raspberries and serve immediately.
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