Refreshing Strawberry Cream Frappuccino (Printable)
Ice-cold blended drink featuring ripe strawberries, creamy milk, and vanilla for the perfect hot day treat.
# What You Need:
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Place strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Puree until completely smooth.
02 - Pour in milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Add ice cubes. Blend on high speed until mixture is fully incorporated and frothy.
03 - Taste the blended mixture. Add additional sugar if needed to achieve desired sweetness level.
04 - Distribute frappuccino evenly between two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices if using. Serve immediately while cold.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Tastes like having a barista frappuccino without the price tag or the line
- The strawberry flavor stays front and center, never hidden behind too much sugar
- Come together in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
- The texture changes quickly as it sits, so serve it right after blending
- Frozen strawberries give you a thicker drink but may require less ice
- Plant milk works, but the texture will be slightly less creamy than dairy
03 -
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving
- If your strawberries are not very sweet, increase the sugar by another tablespoon