Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printer-friendly)

A creamy, frosty blend featuring real vanilla bean and a smooth refreshing texture.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup whole milk (or oat or almond milk for non-dairy)

02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

03 - 3 tbsp granulated sugar

04 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)

05 - 2 cups ice cubes

06 - Whipped cream

07 - White chocolate shavings

01 - In a blender, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds or vanilla extract.

02 - Add ice cubes and blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.

03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla as desired.

04 - Pour into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately.

01 -

The real vanilla bean creates those gorgeous little specks and a depth of flavor that extract just cannot match
You can customize the sweetness level to taste, making it less cloying than coffee shop versions
Takes literally five minutes from start to finish, faster than driving to a cafe

02 -

Blending too long can make the ice melt too fast, turning your frappuccino watery
Letting the vanilla bean steep in the milk for thirty minutes beforehand creates a much deeper flavor
These do not sit well so serve immediately while they are still frosty and thick

03 -

Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before pouring, keeps everything colder longer
If using vanilla extract instead of a bean, add it after blending so the alcohol does not affect the texture