Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Cold Brew (Printable view)

A creamy vanilla blend with invigorating cold brew ice cubes for a smooth, refreshing drink.

# What You 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 - Vanilla bean paste or grated chocolate for garnish, optional

# How To Make:

01 - Pour cold brew coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours until completely solid.
02 - In a blender, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla bean paste, regular ice cubes, and salt.
03 - Add 6 to 8 cold brew ice cubes to the blender mixture.
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 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses.
07 - Top each glass generously with whipped cream and garnish with vanilla bean paste drizzle or grated chocolate if desired.
08 - Serve immediately with a straw for optimal enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Coffeehouse quality at home: Recreate the creamy, blended texture of your favorite café drink without leaving your kitchen.
  • Cold brew ice cubes: A clever trick that adds a gentle coffee kick without watering down your frappuccino.
  • Easy and quick: Just 10 minutes of active prep—the freezer does the rest.
  • Customizable: Easily made dairy-free, vegan, or lighter with simple ingredient swaps.
  • Perfect for two: Yields two generous servings, great for sharing or saving one for later.
02 -
  • Freeze ahead: Prepare the cold brew ice cubes the night before to save time on the day of serving.
  • Pudding mix texture: The instant vanilla pudding mix is the key to achieving that thick, blended coffeehouse consistency—don't skip it.
  • Vanilla bean paste vs. extract: Vanilla bean paste gives you real vanilla specks and a more intense, authentic flavor compared to extract.
  • Blend in stages: Start blending on low before switching to high speed for the smoothest result.
  • Adjust to taste: Always taste before serving and tweak the sugar or vanilla to match your preference.
  • Dairy-free success: Coconut cream works beautifully as a heavy cream substitute and adds a subtle tropical richness.
  • Serve immediately: This frappuccino is best enjoyed right after blending for peak creaminess and texture.
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