Iced Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)

Creamy vanilla bean coffee blended with ice, milk, whipped cream, and a caramel drizzle for refreshing flavor.

# What you'll need:

→ Frappuccino Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla bean ice cream
04 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
08 - 2 tablespoons caramel sauce

# Method:

01 - In a blender, combine milk, ice, vanilla bean ice cream, instant coffee granules, sugar, and vanilla bean paste.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or add more ice for a thicker texture as desired.
04 - Pour the frappuccino into two tall glasses.
05 - Top each glass with whipped cream and generously drizzle with caramel sauce.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like the café version but costs a fraction of the price, especially when you make two servings at once.
  • Real vanilla bean paste elevates this from ordinary to genuinely special without requiring any fancy techniques.
  • You can adjust the sweetness and thickness to your exact preference every single time.
02 -
  • Don't blend for longer than a minute or two, or the friction will actually warm everything up and you'll end up with a vanilla-flavored soup instead of something frosty.
  • If you're using espresso instead of instant coffee, let it cool completely first or it'll melt too much ice and dilute the whole drink.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before pouring if you want your frappuccino to stay cold longer and feel extra luxurious when you pick it up.
  • Use vanilla bean paste rather than extract—the flavor is deeper and the visible specks make people think you're far more sophisticated than you actually are in the kitchen.
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