Description
Bring the holiday magic to your taste buds with Starbucks’ Santa’s Chocolate Strawberry Frappe! A delightful blend of creamy vanilla, rich chocolate, and sweet strawberry puree, topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and freeze-dried strawberries. This festive frappuccino is perfect for holiday celebrations or when you need a cozy, indulgent treat. #StarbucksFrappe #HolidayDrinks #ChristmasDrinks #ChocolateStrawberry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Vanilla Bean Frappuccino base (can be made at home with 1 cup ice, 1/2 cup milk, 1 scoop vanilla bean powder or ice cream)
- Strawberry puree (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 pump mocha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings (for topping)
- Crushed freeze-dried strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Make the Vanilla Bean Base:
Blend 1 cup of ice, 1/2 cup of milk (or a dairy alternative), and 1 scoop of vanilla bean powder or vanilla bean ice cream until smooth. - Add the Strawberry Puree:
Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into the bottom of the cup and swirl it around the sides for a fun, festive look. - Blend the Mocha and Vanilla Base:
Add 1 pump of mocha sauce to the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino base and blend until smooth and creamy. - Layer the Drink:
Pour the blended frappuccino into your glass over the strawberry puree. This creates a layered effect with the vanilla-chocolate and strawberry combo. - Top with Whipped Cream:
Generously top the frappuccino with whipped cream. - Add Chocolate Shavings and Freeze-Dried Strawberries:
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream and top with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a festive touch. - Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy the delicious holiday flavors!
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can make the vanilla bean frappuccino base ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just blend in the strawberry puree and mocha sauce when ready to serve.
- Customizations: Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less strawberry puree or mocha sauce. For a thicker frappuccino, increase the amount of ice.
- Dairy-Free: Use almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk in place of regular milk for a dairy-free version.
- Alcoholic Version: Add a splash of Baileys or Kahlúa to make this an adult treat for your holiday parties.
- Alternative Toppings: Instead of chocolate shavings, try using crushed candy canes or sprinkles for extra holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts, Holiday Treats
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American, Starbucks-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium frappuccino
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 70g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg