Description
Starbucks-inspired Caramel Frappuccino brings coffee shop magic right to home kitchens with rich espresso, velvety milk, and swirls of golden caramel. Cool refreshment awaits when blended ingredients create this irresistible drink you’ll savor sip by delicious sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups strong coffee
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups ice
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup caramel syrup
Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your coffee beforehand to ensure a frosty, refreshing texture that enhances the overall drink’s temperature and flavor profile.
- Add ice, cold coffee, milk, caramel syrup, and sugar into a high-powered blender, creating a harmonious mixture that will transform into a velvety smooth beverage.
- Pulse the blender initially to break down larger ice chunks, then increase to high speed for 30-45 seconds until the consistency becomes uniformly slushy and well-integrated.
- Pause blending momentarily to scrape down sides, ensuring no unmixed ingredients remain clinging to the blender walls.
- Test the frappuccino’s texture – it should be thick yet pourable, with a consistent, creamy appearance and no large ice crystals.
- Transfer the blended mixture into tall chilled glasses, allowing the drink to settle for a moment to prevent immediate separation.
- Crown the frappuccino with a generous dollop of whipped cream, creating a luxurious cloud-like topping that adds richness and visual appeal.
- Elegantly drizzle additional caramel syrup in a zigzag pattern over the whipped cream, creating a professional coffee shop-inspired presentation that elevates the drink’s aesthetic and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap whole milk for almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free caramel syrup or a natural sweetener like stevia for a lighter, lower-calorie treat.
- Freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays to prevent dilution and maintain robust coffee flavor when blending.
- For an extra indulgent touch, add a shot of espresso or a sprinkle of instant coffee powder to intensify the coffee taste and create a more robust frappuccino.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg