McDonald’s Caramel Frappe

Skip the drive-thru and save your money – this copycat McDonald’s Caramel Frappe tastes like the original for a fraction of the price. That perfect blend of coffee, caramel, and creamy sweetness that McDonald’s charges premium prices for? You can whip up this McDonalds frappe in your blender in under 5 minutes using regular coffee and ingredients you likely already have.

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Why you should try making a McDonald’s Caramel Frappe at home

Not quite a fancy espresso drink, not quite an old-school milkshake, the Caramel Frappuccino McDonald’s offers is a cool treat with a coffee kick to give you an extra boost and enough sweetness to put a smile on your face. The caramel syrup, whipped cream, and caramel sauce transform a good iced coffee into the perfect warm-weather sipper.

You can make this McDonald’s Caramel Frappe recipe with regular coffee, so there’s no need for an expensive espresso maker. Go ahead and skip those six-buck iced lattes and try making a Caramel Frappe at home instead!

Caramel Frappuccino ingredients and their roles

For the McDonald’s Caramel Frappe recipe, you’ll need:

• Strong, cold coffee – provides the base for the drink. Gives the frappe a bit of bitterness that complements the sweeter ingredients well.
• Whole milk – adds creaminess and increases the size of the drink without having it become too bitter.
• Ice – turns the iced coffee into a frappuccino.
• Caramel syrup – blends well with coffee, milk, and ice, adding a sweet caramel flavor.
• Whipped cream – indulges the drinker with sweet creaminess.
• Caramel sauce – enhances the drink’s caramel flavor and makes a visually appealing garnish.

How to make a Caramel Frappe from McDonald’s

To mix up a single Caramel Frappuccino:

1. Pour the strong, cold coffee into a blender. You can use a dark roast here and add an extra scoop of grounds, or try using moka pot coffee. Cold-brewed coffee isn’t ideal, as it lacks the acidity needed to balance the sweetness of the other ingredients in this recipe.
2. Add the whole milk, ice, and caramel syrup to the blender. You want to use a caramel-flavored simple syrup here, such as those from Torani or DaVinci.

3. Cover the blender and pulse a few times to break up the ice. Then blend until smooth.
4. Pour the frappe into a tall serving glass and top with whipped cream and a squeeze or two of caramel sauce.

What goes with the Caramel Frappuccino McDonald’s serves?

A Caramel Frappe is versatile enough to serve as either a part of a meal or to drink with a snack. Below you can find a few options that go wonderfully with this recipe.

McDonald’s Apple Pie – For a sweet-and-sweet pairing, you can’t go wrong with the apple pies that McDonald’s serves. This copycat recipe is for the original fried version, which is, let’s face it, so much better than the baked ones the chain sells now. The combination of fresh apples, aromatic spices wrapped up in a crunchy, sugary crust is the ideal match for a Caramel Frappe.

Potato Wedges – These baked or air-fried Potato Wedges are a great alternative to greasy French fries. The extra-thick wedges have a crispy exterior thanks to a quick dip in seasoned flour and a pillow-soft middle that makes them perfect for topping.

McDonald’s Egg McMuffin – Just starting the day? Then a classic Egg McMuffin is what you want. This copycat recipe has the egg, American cheese, and Canadian bacon of the original, but somehow, it just tastes better when you make it in your own kitchen.

More McDonald’s copycat recipes for drinks and sweet treats

• Caramel Cappuccino
• Eggnog Shake
• M&M McFlurry
• Oreo McFlurry
• Peppermint Mocha
• Shamrock Shake

Check out more of my easy drink recipes and the best copycat McDonald’s recipes right here on CopyKat!