Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Print version)
Creamy vanilla bean blended drink made with milk, ice cream, and vanilla extract. Ready in 5 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Flavor
03 - 3 tablespoons vanilla bean ice cream
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
06 - Whipped cream for serving optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Add milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds.
03 - Taste the mixture and add additional sugar if more sweetness is desired.
04 - Pour into two tall glasses and top with whipped cream if using. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You probably have everything in your kitchen right now
- Takes literally five minutes from start to that first sip
- Completely customizable to your sweetness preference
- Tastes shockingly close to the coffee shop version
02 -
- The texture changes quickly once poured, so serve right after blending
- Using frozen milk in ice cube trays makes an even creamier drink
- Over-blending can make it too thin, so watch carefully
03 -
- Start with 2 tablespoons of sugar and add more only after tasting
- A splash of heavy cream makes an incredibly luxurious version
- For a mocha version, add one tablespoon of chocolate syrup