Refreshing Strawberry Cream Frappuccino (Printable Version)

Ice-cold blended strawberry drink with creamy milk and vanilla. Perfect cooling treat for hot days.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (Optional)

08 - Whipped cream
09 - Sliced strawberries

# How to Make:

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 combined and frothy with a slushy consistency.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more sugar if needed, blending briefly to incorporate any additions.
04 - Pour the frappuccino evenly into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries if using. Serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its a legitimate coffee shop dupe that costs pennies to make at home
  • The entire family can enjoy it since theres no caffeine involved
02 -
  • The frappuccino starts melting and separating almost immediately, so serve it right after blending
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the strawberries thaw for just five minutes first
03 -
  • Use a tamper if your blender has one to help push frozen ingredients into the blades
  • Make extra strawberry puree and freeze it in ice cube trays for future batches