Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable version)
A delicious homemade version of the popular Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino using vanilla ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
# List of ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Flavor
03 - 3 tablespoons vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla ice cream
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
06 - Whipped cream for serving
# Directions:
01 - Combine milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour into two tall glasses. Top each with whipped cream. Serve immediately with a straw.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You probably have everything in your fridge right now, which is dangerous knowledge
- Tastes exactly like the real thing but costs about fifty cents per serving
02 -
- Blend longer than you think necessary, under blended frappuccinos have an unpleasant icy texture
- Use immediately because the ice starts separating within about 5 minutes
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before pouring
- Buy your vanilla extract in bulk, you will go through it surprisingly fast