Refreshing Strawberry Cream Frappuccino (Printable View)
Ice-cold blended drink featuring ripe strawberries, creamy milk, and vanilla for the perfect summer 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
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Sliced strawberries
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Add milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to the blender. Blend on high speed until fully combined, frothy, and slushy consistency is achieved.
03 - Taste the mixture and add additional sugar if needed to achieve desired sweetness level. Blend briefly to incorporate any additions.
04 - Pour the frappuccino evenly into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries if using. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking involved
- The texture hits that perfect spot between milkshake and smoothie without being overly sweet
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- Letting it sit for more than ten minutes will cause separation and the ice to melt into a watery mess
- Over-blending can actually make the mixture thin and foamy instead of thick and creamy
03 -
- Use a tamper if your blender has one to help blend thick frozen fruit
- Start with less ice, add more as needed for your preferred thickness