Description
Enjoy a refreshing and creamy Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made at home using strong brewed coffee, vanilla bean paste, milk, and ice. This easy blended beverage offers the perfect balance of rich coffee flavor and sweet vanilla, customizable to your desired sweetness and topped with optional whipped cream for an indulgent touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Frappuccino Base
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup milk (any variety)
- 2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups ice
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew your favorite strong coffee and allow it to cool completely to avoid melting the ice quickly and diluting the flavor in the blender.
- Mix Flavors: In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, vanilla bean paste, and sugar or sweetener. Blend briefly and taste, adjusting sweetness to your preference for the perfect balance of flavor.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and well incorporated, enhancing the creamy texture of the frappuccino.
- Add Ice and Blend: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until the drink reaches a slushy, frappuccino-like consistency, making it cold and refreshing.
- Serve: Pour the blended frappuccino into tall glasses, top with whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy a delicious homemade vanilla bean frappuccino.
Notes
- Use strong brewed coffee for robust flavor that stands up to milk and ice.
- Vanilla bean paste offers a rich, natural vanilla flavor, but vanilla extract can be substituted if needed.
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar or sweetener amounts to suit your taste.
- Choose any type of milk (dairy or plant-based) depending on dietary preferences.
- For a more indulgent frappuccino, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of milk.
- Serve immediately as the drink can separate if left to sit.
