Description
This Homemade Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe allows you to enjoy a creamy, refreshing coffeehouse-style treat in just minutes using simple ingredients like vanilla bean ice cream, milk, and ice. Perfectly blended to a smooth and frosty consistency, this drink is ideal for a quick pick-me-up or a delightful dessert beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 3 scoops Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Whipped Cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: For the best texture, freeze milk in an ice cube tray ahead of time to create frozen milk cubes that help prevent your Frappuccino from becoming watery when blended.
- Combine Ingredients in the Blender: Start by pouring the milk into the blender, then add the sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean ice cream. Finish by adding the ice or frozen milk cubes on top for the optimal blending consistency.
- Blend to Perfection: Secure the blender lid tightly and blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no icy chunks remaining. Using a high-powered blender like a Vitamix creates the best results.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the blended Vanilla Bean Frappuccino into a tall chilled glass. Optionally, add whipped cream on top and serve with a straw for an enjoyable refreshing drink.
Notes
- Freezing the milk beforehand helps maintain the creamy texture without diluting the flavor.
- Use high-quality vanilla bean ice cream to enhance the vanilla flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet Frappuccino.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and ice cream with plant-based alternatives.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately as the texture changes if left to sit.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
