1- Place scoops of vanilla ice cream in a blender. Starting with the ice cream helps prevent the strawberries from getting stuck at the bottom, which can lead to an uneven blend.

2- Add the milk. Pouring the milk over the ice cream helps the blending process by providing liquid for the blender blades to move through.

3- Add the sweetened frozen sliced strawberries. These should be mostly thawed for easier blending while still maintaining some of their chill factor.

4- Blend on high speed until smooth and fully combined. This typically takes about 30-60 seconds, depending on your blender’s power. The mixture should be uniformly pink and creamy with no strawberry chunks remaining. Stop the blender occasionally to scrape down the sides if needed.

5- Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream, and serve immediately. For an extra touch, you can garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass or a sprinkle of strawberry topping.