How to Make a Caramel Frappé In A Blender
Caramel frappés are a tasty combination of rich coffee, creamy milk, and sweet caramel blended together into a cold drink. Making the coffee shop favorite at home is easy with a Blendtec blender. Whether you want a Starbucks version of the caramel frappuccino or your own custom creation, this tutorial will lead you through the process to a smooth and tasty beverage.
What Is a Frappe?
The caramel frappé is a cold coffee beverage that mixes rich caramel flavor and bold coffee with a smooth, icy consistency. They are made with brewed or instant coffee, milk, caramel syrup, and ice. These ingredients are mixed together to form a frosty, slushy drink and is typically topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Frappés are a type of iced coffee drink and are one of the most popular drinks in many coffee shops. They’re sweet, cool, and ideal for a summer's day or when you need a cool coffee indulgence. With the right ingredients and a powerful blender, you can make your very own caramel frappé at home. It’s fast, affordable, and can be made with your favorite toppings.
Basic Ingredients for a Caramel Frappé
In order to make a caramel frappé that tastes like one from your favorite coffee shop, you’ll want to begin with a few basic ingredients. All the usual recipes call for a combination of brewed coffee, milk, ice, and caramel sauce. Whole milk will provide a creamier drink, but a non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk can be used as a substitute.
One excellent hack to enhance flavor is to make ice cubes out of brewed coffee rather than regular ice. The coffee cubes cool your beverage without diluting it, so every sip is richer and more flavorful. Making this simple swap is a game-changer, particularly if you like strong coffee flavor.
You'll also want to have caramel syrup or sauce available. Store-bought is a great option, though a homemade caramel sauce adds even more flavor. Whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel syrup will make the frappé look as lovely as it tastes when used for a topping. Optional ingredients include flavored syrups, chocolate chips, or a scoop of ice cream, and can add a special twist to your frozen drink.
Tips For Boosting Flavor
With two easy hacks, your caramel frappés can go from good to amazing. The first tip is to freeze your coffee into ice cubes. Simply pour brewed coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze it over night.
When you blend them, the cubes cool your frappé down without diluting it, leaving you with a bolder, richer coffee flavor in every sip. To make your homemade caramel frappé even more flavorful, make sure you are using quality coffee beans. You can even use your Blendtec to grind your coffee beans and brew your coffee immediately for the best-quality flavor.
If you have a spare couple of minutes, you can make homemade caramel sauce. For a regular one, boil 1 cup granulated sugar with ¼ cup water until it is golden and then whisk in ½ cup heavy cream and a pinch of salt. For a sugar-free one, boil ½ cup granulated erythritol and ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk and proceed with the same process. Homemade caramel sauce tastes superior to store-bought and also allows you to control the ingredients.
Classic Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
This timeless caramel frappé is a rich, creamy combination that brings the coffee shop favorite directly to your kitchen. It is made with basic ingredients, is prepared in a snap, and is great for any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1 cup of frozen coffee ice cubes
- 1–2 tablespoons homemade or store-purchased caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or sweetener of your preference)
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla
- Whipped cream with a drizzle of caramel sauce as a garnish
Instructions
- Add milk, frozen coffee ice cubes, caramel sauce, sugar, and vanilla to your Blendtec blender.
- Blend at a high speed for 30 to 40 seconds, or until smooth and foamy.
- Serve in a tall glass. Garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel syrup.
- Serve straight from the bottle with a straw.
This is your favorite go-to for that ideal caramel frappé flavor—ice-cold, sweet, and with the perfect amount of coffee.
These simple additions make your do-it-yourself frappés resemble a specialty coffee shop drink without the expense.
Ice Cream Caramel Frappé Recipe
This caramel ice cream frappé is decadent, dessert-like, and ideal when you need something a step above. It combines smooth coffee and ice cream with caramel for a rich dessert-like treat as good as anything coming from a coffee shop.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 cup frozen coffee ice cubes
- 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream and caramel drizzle for topping
Instructions
- Place milk, frozen coffee ice cubes, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and sugar into your Blendtec blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy for 30–45 seconds.
- Serve in a glass and garnish with whipped cream and a rich caramel sauce drizzle.
- Serve immediately with a spoon or a straw.
This frappé is ideal as a pick-me-up during the afternoon or as a chilly treat following dinner.
Mocha Caramel Frappé
It combines rich chocolate with smooth caramel and bold coffee for a drink that is both a pick-me-up and a treat. It's a good choice if you're a mocha aficionado who's looking to spice up your daily coffee habit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole or non-dairy milk
- 1 cup frozen coffee ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup or 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and caramel drizzle for topping
Instructions
- Place milk, frozen coffee cubes, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, and sugar in your Blendtec blender.
- Blend until smooth for 30–45 seconds.
- Serve in a glass and top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Drink with a straw or spoon.
It's an ideal drink for both chocolate and coffee enthusiasts. It's a tasty way to cool down as well as get a caffeine boost.
Customization Tips for Your Caramel Frappé
One of the best aspects of preparing caramel frappés at home is that you can customize them to your tastes. A few simple options are available for turning your frappé into your ideal version:
- Adjust sweetness: Add additional caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, or sugar based on your preference. For a lighter version, you can also use sugar-free caramel syrup.
- Replace the milk: Substitute the milk with almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that shares the same smooth blending.
- Make it special: Add a pinch of cinnamon, a dash of sea salt, or a splash of vanilla extract to your beverage for an extra flavor.
- Make it creamier: Stir in a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to thicken and sweeten your frappé the natural way.
- Add a caffeine boost: Add a double shot of espresso or use extra strong brewed coffee for a more stimulating beverage.
- Cut calories: Avoid the whipped cream or substitute with low-fat milk to reduce calories without eliminating the flavor. If keeping it low-cal is a top priority, consider making your own sugar free caramel sauce as well.
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Experiment with tasty toppings: Adding crushed cookies, chocolate shavings, or a dash of sea salt to your drink can make it as indulgent-feeling as a coffee shop treat.
Create Tasty Coffeehouse Style Drinks With Blendtec Today
It doesn't have to be a complicated, time-consuming process to make caramel frappés at home. Using a handful of basic ingredients and a powerful Blendtec blender, you can indulge in a cold, smooth coffeehouse-quality beverage whenever you desire.
Choose the classic version, a chocolatey mocha flavor, or a decadent scoop of ice cream mixed in, there is a recipe for everyone. Blendtec blenders are robust and can do it all. Eliminate the lines and save your dollars by preparing your favorite coffee shop-style beverages at home with the touch of a button.
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This sounds good. I will not use whole milk and I already have ‘light’ agave nectar. Should be delish!
What can you use as a substitute for 1/4 cup agave nectar?
You can use honey in place of the agave nectar.
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