Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Cold (Printable)

A creamy blend of vanilla and cold brew ice cubes for a refreshing chilled drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cold Brew Ice Cubes

01 - 1 cup cold brew coffee, chilled

→ Frappuccino Base

02 - 1 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
06 - 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

09 - Whipped cream for serving
10 - Optional: vanilla bean paste or grated chocolate for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Pour the cold brew coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - In a blender, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla bean paste, regular ice cubes, and a pinch of salt.
03 - Add 6 to 8 cold brew ice cubes to the blender.
04 - Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
05 - Taste the frappuccino and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity as desired.
06 - Pour the blended mixture into two tall glasses.
07 - Top generously with whipped cream and garnish with a drizzle of vanilla bean paste or grated chocolate if desired.
08 - Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like the real thing but costs a fraction of what you'd spend at a coffee shop, and you control exactly how sweet it gets.
  • Cold brew ice cubes are genuinely genius—they melt slowly and keep your drink strong instead of watery.
  • The whole thing takes about ten minutes once your ice cubes are ready, making it perfect for those mornings when you want something special without the fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—it sounds weird, but it makes the vanilla sing instead of cloying, like a tiny adjustment that changes everything.
  • Vanilla pudding mix is non-negotiable if you want that silky coffeehouse texture; without it, the drink stays a bit too thin and icy.
03 -
  • Buy a small bottle of vanilla bean paste instead of scraping beans every time—it's cheaper in the long run and tastes just as good.
  • If your blender struggles with ice, add the liquid ingredients first, then the ice and pudding mix, which helps it break down more smoothly.
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