Description
A homemade version of the popular Starbucks drink that is faster, cheaper, and customizable. This recipe uses cold brew coffee, vanilla bean paste, and ice to create a thick, slushy texture that rivals the coffee shop original.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups ice
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Extra vanilla bean paste (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Ensure the coffee is ice-cold. If using hot coffee, chill it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add cold coffee, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla bean paste, and sugar to a blender.
- Add the ice on top of the liquid ingredients.
- Blend on low speed initially, then increase to high. Blend for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is thick and slushy, resembling soft serve ice cream.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength if necessary.
- Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of vanilla bean paste if desired.
Notes
For best results, use cold brew concentrate. If the drink is too thick, add a splash of milk. If too thin, add more ice. You can substitute dairy milk with oat or almond milk for a dairy-free version, and use decaf coffee for a caffeine-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 ounces (Venti siz
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Starbucks copycat, vanilla bean frappuccino, cold brew recipe, homemade frappuccino, iced coffee drink, vanilla latte