Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable Version)

Create a refreshing blended vanilla drink with real vanilla bean and creamy milk in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Flavor

03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - Seeds from ½ vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Cream

06 - ½ cup heavy cream
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - Add milk, ice cubes, sugar, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and pudding mix to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy consistency achieved.
03 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar in separate bowl until soft peaks form.
04 - Pour frappuccino into two chilled glasses, top generously with whipped cream, and serve immediately with straws.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that coffeehouse texture in your own kitchen without paying six dollars a cup
  • The real vanilla bean specks make it feel fancy even on a Tuesday afternoon
02 -
  • Over-blending makes it thin and watery, so check at 30 seconds
  • The pudding mix is optional but makes a noticeable difference in mouthfeel
03 -
  • Scrape vanilla beans against the side of the blender to catch every seed
  • If using extract, add it last so it doesnt get lost in the ice

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