Description
Indulge in a refreshing and sweet treat with these Homemade Caramel Frappes! Made with rich caramel sauce, creamy coffee, and blended ice, this homemade version of the classic frappuccino is perfect for cooling down on a warm day or satisfying your sweet tooth. You can customize the sweetness and coffee strength to your liking for the ultimate café experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled (strong coffee or espresso preferred)
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust for sweetness)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Additional caramel sauce for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Brew Coffee:
Start by brewing 1 cup of coffee. Let it cool down completely (you can even place it in the refrigerator for faster cooling). - Blend the Frappe:
In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, milk, caramel sauce, sugar (if using), and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more ice if you prefer a thicker texture. - Serve:
Pour the caramel frappe into a tall glass. - Top and Drizzle:
Top with a generous amount of whipped cream and drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top for that sweet finishing touch. - Enjoy:
Stir and enjoy your refreshing, homemade caramel frappe!
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use dairy-free milk (like almond, oat, or coconut milk) and skip the whipped cream for a vegan version.
- Coffee Strength: You can adjust the amount of coffee to suit your preference for a stronger or milder coffee flavor.
- Ice Texture: For a smoother texture, you can use ice cubes made from coffee or milk for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 16 oz)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg