Refreshing Strawberry Cream Frappuccino (Printable)

A luscious ice-cold blended drink with ripe strawberries, creamy milk, and vanilla - the perfect treat for hot summer days.

# What You'll 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 - Place strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Add milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to blender. Blend on high speed until mixture becomes frothy and fully incorporated.
03 - Taste the blended mixture. Add additional sugar if needed, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour frappuccino evenly into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices. Serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No caffeine means kids can enjoy this treat anytime without the jitters
  • It costs a fraction of what you would pay at a coffee shop
  • You can make it in under ten minutes with basic ingredients
02 -
  • Blending ice can be loud so warn family members before you start
  • The drink melts faster than you think so serve immediately after blending
  • If your blender struggles, add the liquid ingredients before the ice
03 -
  • Freeze your serving glasses for 15 minutes beforehand to keep drinks colder longer
  • Use a straw spoon to enjoy both the liquid and any settled fruit purée

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