Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Cold Brew (Printable Version)

A creamy vanilla coffee blend with cold brew ice cubes for a refreshing, smooth drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cold Brew Ice Cubes

01 - 1 cup cold brew coffee, chilled

→ Frappuccino Base

02 - 1 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
06 - 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

09 - Whipped cream for serving
10 - Vanilla bean paste or grated chocolate for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Pour cold brew coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours until completely solid.
02 - In a blender, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla bean paste, regular ice cubes, and a pinch of salt.
03 - Add 6 to 8 cold brew ice cubes to the blender with other ingredients.
04 - Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
05 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity as desired, blending briefly if adjustments are made.
06 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses.
07 - Crown each glass generously with whipped cream and garnish with vanilla bean paste drizzle or grated chocolate if desired.
08 - Serve immediately with a straw for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Coffeehouse quality at home with simple pantry ingredients
  • Cold brew ice cubes add intense coffee flavor without diluting the drink
  • Customizable sweetness and coffee strength to suit your taste
  • Ready in just 10 minutes of active prep time
  • Easily adaptable for dairy-free and vegan diets
02 -
  • Freeze cold brew in ice cube trays overnight for maximum convenience
  • Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract for visible vanilla bean specks
  • Blend on high speed for at least 30 seconds to achieve a perfectly smooth texture
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer beforehand to keep the drink colder longer
  • Double the cold brew ice cube batch and store extras for quick future drinks
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