Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Print version)
Creamy blended vanilla bean drink made with milk, ice, and real vanilla seeds for a chilled sweet treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Flavor
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix (optional, for creaminess)
05 - Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Cream Topping
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for whipped cream topping, optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Add milk, ice cubes, sugar, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and pudding mix (if using) to a blender. Blend on high speed for 30–45 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
02 - In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Skip this step if using store-bought whipped cream.
03 - Pour the frappuccino into two chilled glasses. Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately with a straw.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Makes coffee shop quality drinks for a fraction of the cost
- Ready in under five minutes with ingredients you already have
- Endlessly customizable to your exact sweetness preferences
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- Over blending creates foam which changes the entire texture
- Cold glasses keep everything icy longer especially on hot days
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- Scrape your vanilla bean over the sugar first to capture every seed
- Use a blender tamper if your ice keeps getting stuck