Rich Date Shake
Palm Springs Date Shake Total: 15 minutes | Serves: 2 Servings The first time I ordered a Palm Springs Date Shake, I braced myself for something aggressively sweet—a sticky, syrupy smoothie, maybe. What arrived was completely different: thick, cold, and quietly rich, with a faint nutty edge I couldn’t place. The counter guy finally pointed to the tahini. Tahini in a date shake? That tiny revelation changed how I thought about this desert classic. This version recreates that moment. Creamy vanilla ice cream gets whirled with six soft Medjool dates, a heaping spoonful of tahini, and a good pinch of salt to keep everything balanced. The cinnamon is optional but lovely, adding a subtle warmth that makes the shake feel like a Palm Springs morning. I’ve made this Palm Springs Date Shake countless times since, and every sip still takes me back to that first delicious surprise. It’s not complica...