The first time I ordered a strawberry frappuccino at Starbucks, I was surprised to discover it contained no coffee at all! That creamy pink concoction quickly became my go-to treat on sunny afternoons. After spending far too much money at the drive-thru, I decided to recreate this sweet indulgence at home. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe captures that perfect balance of creamy sweetness and fresh strawberry flavor that made the original famous. The best part? It costs a fraction of the price of a coffee shop and takes just 5 minutes to make. Now, I can enjoy this refreshing treat anytime, right from my kitchen!
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This strawberries and cream frappe is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Starbucks has a large variety of different beverages available to its patrons. Most of them are coffee or espresso-based, but there are a few drinks made for non-coffee drinkers. They offer teas, handmade sodas, and cream-based frappuccinos.
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Why This Recipe Works
The secret to an authentic strawberry frappuccino lies in creating the perfect blend of textures. Using both fresh (or frozen) strawberries and strawberry syrup provides a dual layer of flavor – the fresh berry brightness and the concentrated sweet syrup that gives the signature Starbucks taste. Vanilla ice cream creates a richer base than Starbucks’ standard milk and syrup formula, resulting in a creamier, more indulgent drink that actually improves on the original.
Ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream – Creates a rich, creamy base that gives the frappuccino its smooth texture
- Strawberries – Provide fresh fruit flavor and natural sweetness
- Strawberry syrup or jam – Adds concentrated strawberry flavor and the signature pink color
- Milk – Helps create the perfect blendable consistency
- Ice – Gives the frappuccino its signature frozen texture
- Whipped cream – Creates the classic frappuccino topping that adds a final touch of indulgence
CopyKat Tip: Use frozen strawberries instead of fresh and omit the ice. It makes the frappe a little bit creamier in my opinion.
How to Make a Strawberry Frappuccino
- In a blender, layer the ingredients starting with the ice cream and ending with ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.
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Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup or strawberry jam
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ice
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
Instructions
- In a blender, layer the ingredients except whipped cream starting with the ice cream and ending with the ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.
Looks like so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Very good and delicius!
this tastes exatly like the real kind
I made this recipe I loved it
I am so glad to hear that!
Very good recipe, thank you for posting it.
You could put two straws in it.
Wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing. Isn’t hard to do.
I’ve never tred ths drnk at Starbucks but now I won’t have to because I can make t much cheaper at home! Thanks for the recpe!
This is MY drink when I go to starbucks.
I never thought to make it at home before! Printing this off so I can make one tonight for the hubby 🙂
I would just call this a strawberry milkshake. lol
Great, thanks for sharing, I hate and sometime can’t afford the big box stuff.