Shakes, McFlurry® Desserts & Soft Serve FAQs

Just in case you need another reason to want McDonald's dessert.

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Why don't you call your 'shakes,' 'milkshakes'?

Great question. Our shakes contain milk from our reduced-fat soft serve, which makes them thick and creamy. Dairy regulations actually vary from state to state on what can officially be called a 'milkshake.' We like to keep it simple and refer to them strictly as 'shakes.' Get the full list of ingredients for all of our shakes.

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