Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)
Creamy blended beverage with real vanilla bean and smooth, frosty texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Sweeteners & Flavor
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Ice
05 - 2 cups ice cubes
→ Toppings
06 - Whipped cream
07 - White chocolate shavings
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract) in a blender. Process on high speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Add ice cubes to the blender mixture. Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a thick, frosty consistency with no large ice chunks remaining, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Taste the frappuccino and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity as needed. Add additional sugar or vanilla extract in small increments if desired.
04 - Pour the blended frappuccino into two tall glasses, dividing evenly. Top with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings if using. Serve immediately while cold and frothy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You'll save yourself a small fortune while making something that actually tastes better than the drive-through version
- The real vanilla bean creates these gorgeous little specks that prove you made something special
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- Blending ice too long makes everything watery and sad, pulse instead of letting it run
- Letting your vanilla bean steep in warm milk for thirty minutes beforehand creates flavor that hits different
03 -
- The specks of vanilla bean are like edible confetti, don't strain them out
- If your blender struggles, add a splash more milk but keep track so you don't lose the thick texture