Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Print Version)

Creamy blended beverage with vanilla bean and smooth texture, perfect for a refreshing treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Ice

05 - 2 cups ice cubes

→ Toppings (optional)

06 - Whipped cream
07 - White chocolate shavings

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds or vanilla extract.
02 - Add the ice cubes. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity as desired.
04 - Pour into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately while frosty.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in five minutes flat with ingredients you probably already have
  • The vanilla bean creates these gorgeous little specks throughout that make it feel fancy without being fussy
02 -
  • Blend the sugar with the liquids first or you will end up with that awful gritty sandy texture nobody wants
  • Drink immediately because ice melts fast and turns your perfect frappuccino into vanilla milk soup
03 -
  • A sharp knife works best for splitting vanilla beans without crushing those precious seeds
  • Coconut cream substitutes surprisingly well for heavy cream in vegan versions

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