Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printer-friendly)

Creamy blended beverage with vanilla bean and smooth texture.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped

→ Ice

05 - 2 cups ice cubes

→ Toppings

06 - Whipped cream
07 - White chocolate shavings

# How-To Guide:

01 - Combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds in a blender container.
02 - Add ice cubes and blend on high speed until completely smooth and frothy, approximately 45-60 seconds.
03 - Taste the blended mixture and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity to personal preference.
04 - Pour the frappuccino evenly into two tall glasses, filling to within 1/2 inch of the rim.
05 - Top with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately while frosty and cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vanilla bean seeds create those beautiful little specks that prove youre drinking the real deal
  • Five minutes from craving to sipping beats any drive through line
02 -
  • Blending too long will melt your ice into a watery disappointment so stop as soon as everything looks smooth
  • Vanilla bean seeds can clump so whisk them into the milk first for even distribution
03 -
  • Let your vanilla bean steep in the milk for 30 minutes before blending for an even deeper flavor
  • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to turn this into a legitimate dessert