Arby's Apple Pie Shake Copycat Recipe (Tried It)
This seasonal shake tastes like drinking a warm apple pie. The cinnamon-spiced apple flavor blends perfectly with creamy vanilla base and real pie crust pieces add amazing texture. Spring dessert perfection in a cup.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream 2 cups
- Whole milk 1 cup
- Apple pie filling 3 tbsp
- Prepared pie crust 1 piece
- Whipped cream 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- Ground cinnamon 0.5 tsp
- Nutmeg 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
85 g
57%
Protein
10 g
7%
Fat
25 g
36%
Cooking steps
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1
Crumble the prepared pie crust into bite-size pieces and set aside. This will provide the signature Apple Pie Shake texture.
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2
In a blender, add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, apple pie filling, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 30 to 45 seconds.
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3
Add half of the crumbled pie crust to the blender and pulse a few times until just incorporated, leaving pie crust bits intact for Arby’s-style texture.
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4
Pour the shake into two chilled glasses. Top each with a generous swirl of whipped cream and the remaining pie crust crumbles.
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5
Serve immediately with a straw and a spoon to enjoy both creamy shake and the pie crust pieces, just like Arby’s seasonal favorite!
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this Apple Pie Shake really taste like Arby’s original?
Yes! Blending cinnamon-spiced apple pie filling with vanilla ice cream and adding real pie crust pieces closely mimics the flavor, texture, and creaminess of Arby’s Apple Pie Shake. Using ground cinnamon and nutmeg reinforces the authentic taste found in the Arby’s version.
Q. Is it easy for home cooks to make this recipe?
Absolutely! There are only five steps and basic blending is the main technique, making it beginner-friendly. Any home cook can create it using common kitchen equipment—no special culinary skills required.
Q. Can I substitute any ingredients if I don’t have apple pie filling?
Yes, you can substitute apple butter or homemade cooked apples with sugar and cinnamon. You can also use graham crackers if you don’t have pie crust, but prepared pie crust pieces are closest to Arby’s texture.
Q. How many calories are in a serving of this homemade Apple Pie Shake?
Each serving contains approximately 600 kcal, with 85g carbohydrates (57%), 10g protein (7%), and 25g fat (36%). This is similar to the indulgent treat you’d expect at Arby’s.
Q. Is making this Apple Pie Shake at home better than buying it at Arby’s?
Making it at home lets you use high-quality ice cream and control your ingredients for extra freshness. It can be more economical to make multiple servings at home, and you can adjust sweetness or spice to your preference.
