Hey loves! My Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino – It’s Giving Major Coffee Shop Vibes Without the Price Tag!
Creamy, dreamy, and loaded with fresh strawberries, this homemade frappuccino is your new summer obsession. Trust me, it’s better than Starbucks!
Ingredients
For the Frappuccino Base
- 1 cup milk (whole for extra creaminess, or 2% if you’re watching calories)
- ¼ cup fresh strawberry puree (blitz those juicy berries!)
- ¼ cup vanilla ice cream (the secret weapon for that perfect texture)
- ¼ cup ice cubes (keeps it frosty without watering it down)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to your sweet tooth)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for that warm, cozy depth)
For Topping
- Whipped cream (go big or go home!)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for that Insta-worthy finish)
- Crumbled shortbread cookies (optional but oh-so-worth it)
Instructions
- First up, make that strawberry puree: blend about ½ cup of fresh strawberries until smooth. Strain it if you’re fancy and hate seeds!
- Grab your blender and toss in the milk, strawberry puree, vanilla ice cream, ice cubes, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend it all on high until it’s silky smooth – no icy chunks allowed!
- Check the consistency: if it’s too thick, splash in a bit more milk; too thin? Add a few extra ice cubes or another scoop of ice cream. Blend again until it’s just right!
- Pour your gorgeous pink blend into a tall glass – clear is best to show off those layers. Top it generously with a fluffy cloud of whipped cream.
- Arrange those fresh strawberry slices on top like a crown. Sprinkle with crumbled shortbread cookies for that authentic strawberry shortcake crunch.
- Pop in a straw and serve it immediately while it’s icy cold and utterly irresistible!
Notes
Pro-tip: Freeze your milk in ice cube trays to make the frappuccino extra frosty without diluting the flavor! Plus, skip the drive-thru – this version lets you control the sweetness and pile on those fresh strawberries.