Refreshing Strawberry Cream Frappuccino (Print Version)
Ice-cold blended drink with ripe strawberries, creamy milk, and vanilla for hot days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Base
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Cream Mixture
04 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Blending
07 - 2 cups ice cubes
→ Garnish
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Sliced strawberries
# Directions:
01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Add milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to the blender. Blend on high speed until fully incorporated and frothy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Taste the mixture and add additional sugar if needed, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour the frappuccino into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries if desired. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No caffeine means you can drink these at 9 PM without staring at the ceiling until dawn
- Ready in ten minutes flat, which is faster than driving to a coffee shop and waiting in line
- Tastes like a fancy café drink but costs about 75 cents per serving
02 -
- These separate faster than you might expect, so drink them within ten minutes of blending for the best experience
- If your blender struggles, add the milk first and let everything sit for two minutes to soften the ice slightly
- The recipe doubles easily but you might need to blend in batches depending on your blender size
03 -
- Freeze your strawberries in a single layer on a baking sheet first so they do not become one solid block
- If you want it extra thick, throw in a frozen banana instead of some of the ice