Experience the joy of my Coffee Frappuccino recipe, a delicious homage to the iconic Starbucks drink! With a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can recreate that familiar Starbucks taste right in your own kitchen. Indulge in the creamy, refreshing goodness of this homemade Coffee Frappuccino anytime you crave a delightful pick-me-up!
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Why I Love This Recipe
What I love about my Coffee Frappuccino recipe is its sheer simplicity. Crafted with just 4 common ingredients, it comes together in less than a minute, requiring no prep time at all. You won’t need any special ingredients; everything can be easily picked up at your local store to make this hand crafted copycat recipe!
We use the same method as my Mocha Frappuccino and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, replacing coffee powder with instant coffee mixed with sweetener to recreate that Starbucks-inspired goodness. It eliminates the need to hunt down the premixed coffee powder they use at Starbucks.
This delightful creation is perfect for anyone seeking a simple Frappuccino recipe that can be made right at home with ease. It’s a refreshing caffeinated drink, ideal for cooling down and giving you that much-needed pick-me-up! So why wait? Let’s make this Coffee Frappuccino now and enjoy your own Starbucks-style treat at home!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Instant Coffee – strong dark roast instant coffee works best. We recommend Starbucks Premium Instant Coffee.
- Heavy Cream – heavy cream or heavy whipping cream. Â
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Ice – cubed ice works best for blending.
Additional Toppings
Try drizzling some Chocolate Syrup or Caramel and adding Cinnamon Powder or Whipping Cream to suit your taste!
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 Combine instant coffee, heavy cream, sweetener, and ice in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
☕ Coffee Adjustment Pro Tip
To make stronger coffee flavor, simply add 1 tsp of Coffee Powder at a time until it reaches your preferred level of coffee flavor.
Step 2 Pour the blended Frappuccino into a tall glass and top it with whipped cream.
🌀 Blending Pro Tip
Avoid Over-Blending to retain a desirable ice texture in the drink.
Recipe Variations
For a unique twist, you can try making a Matcha Creme Frappuccino by replacing the coffee with matcha or add caramel syrup before blending to create a Caramel Frappuccino. These variations offer different flavors and textures to enjoy alongside the classic Frappuccino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular brewed coffee instead of instant coffee?
Avoid using regular brewed coffee as a substitute for instant coffee, as it will result in a watery texture and won't capture the same coffee intensity.
Is it necessary to use a high-speed blender for this recipe?
You don't necessarily need a high-speed blender for this recipe, but you do need a blender that's powerful enough to effectively break down the ice for a creamy consistency.
Can I make this Frappuccino without a blender?
No, a blender is required to make this recipe.
Is it possible to make a decaffeinated version of this Frappuccino?
Yes, you can make a decaffeinated version by using decaf instant coffee instead of regular instant coffee.
Storage Tips
It’s best to enjoy right after making it for the freshest taste and texture. However, if you have leftovers, you can slow down the melting process by placing it in the fridge.
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Watch How To Make It
Coffee Frappuccino
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Instant Coffee we used Starbucks instant coffee
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 3 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 1 Cups Ice
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- In a powerful blender, add heavy cream, instant coffee, sweetener, and ice.
- Blend everything together and enjoy!
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving
Hi guys, looks like another winner! Just wondering, what is used for the whip cream stuff on the top?
Hey Tony! It’s just canned whipping cream on top.
Excellent, for some reason I thought there was more sugar and carbs in that stuff. Thank you, off to Nijiya market for the UCC coffee!
We didn’t count the carbs of the whipping cream since it’s optional, but it would add around 1g carb (1g carb per 2 tbsp). Yeah, whipping cream is surprising low in carbs given it tastes pretty sweet! Have fun at Nijiya!