Caramel Frappuccino
My caramel frappuccino is rich and creamy with a rich caramel flavor. Skip the coffee house; this copycat recipe is SO much cheaper.
I love making coffee house beverages at home. Some of my favorite are the Cinnamon Dolce Latte, the Chai Tea Latte, and a vanilla bean frappuccino. My latest creation is this copycat caramel frappuccino. It is to die for: SO creamy and full of rich caramel flavor. It tastes exactly like your favorite Starbucks drink and goes great with breakfast or a sweet snack of your choice. Spending money on coffee adds up. Skip the lines and save your pennies by making this recipe at home.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Ready in minutes: I don't like waiting around when I need coffee. This drink is ready in 5 minutes or less.
- Rich Caramel Flavor: I use caramel in 2 ways for the best flavor.
- Cheap: This recipe costs around $1 to make.
☕Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips☕
- Ice: For the best Frappuccino, use crushed ice. If your ice maker doesn’t make crushed ice, put cubes in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Espresso or Coffee: I don't brew Espresso at home,so I used a Starbucks French Roast K-Cup for this recipe. Instant espresso would also work great. Readers have also commented that they like using Cold Brew.
- Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink. Starbucks actually uses 2%, but I prefer whole.
- Caramel Sauce: Caramel sauce is thicker than syrup. I like Smuckers but you can also make your own. I used Smuckers.
- Caramel Syrup: This thinner compared to caramel sauce. I used Torani. Look for it in the coffee aisle.
❓FAQs❓
Yes! Just look for a bold roast to ensure the flavor doesn't get lost among the other ingredients.
Technically, yes, but the results will not be as creamy. I find even Starbucks' nondairy frappes to be very thin and watery.
Using more ice will help things thicken up. You can also try a teaspoon of Xanthan gum that Starbucks uses. I don't usually have that on hand, so I'll sometimes add a scoop or two of ice cream, which also does the trick.
️Barista Tips and Tricks️
- Chill your glass for an ice-cold drink.
- For the best results, chill your brewed coffee or espresso, too, so it doesn't melt all your ice.
- Ice: Use more ice for a thicker drink and less ice for a thinner drink. You can also freeze coffee-flavored ice cubes to avoid watering down your drink.
- Cream-based: Leave out the coffee for what Starbucks calls a cream-based Frappuccino. Perfect for kids or those avoiding caffeine.
- Drizzle caramel sauce inside the glass before pouring for a true coffee house drink.
Serve With
📖 Recipe
Easiest Caramel Frappuccino
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Large Ice Cubes
- 2 Shots Espresso OR ⅓ Cup Strong Coffee Cooled
- ½ Cup Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Caramel Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Caramel Syrup
- Whipped Cream and Additional Caramel Sauce To Garnish
Instructions
- In a blender combine ice cubes and espresso (or coffee).
- Pour in milk, caramel sauce, and caramel syrup.
- Pulse and blend until smooth.
- Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
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- Espresso or Coffee: I don't brew Espresso at home, so I used a Starbucks French Roast K-Cup for this recipe. Instant espresso would also work great. Readers have also commented that they like using Cold Brew.
- Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink. Starbucks actually uses 2%, but I prefer whole.
- Caramel Sauce: I used Smuckers. Look for it near the Ice Cream Cones.
- Caramel Syrup: Use whichever brand of syrup you prefer. I used Torani. Look for it in the coffee aisle.
- Chill your glass for an ice-cold drink.
- For the best results, chill your brewed coffee or espresso, too, so it doesn't melt all your ice.
- Ice: Use more ice for a thicker drink and less ice for a thinner drink. You can also freeze coffee-flavored ice cubes to avoid watering down your drink.
- Drizzle caramel sauce inside the glass before pouring for a true coffee house drink.
Nutrition
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Coffee lovers go crazy for this recipe! Great recipe to follow!
Such a delicious caramel frappuccino! We are making it again tonight!
Oh, my gosh, this was so easy to make and SO delicious!! Making this frappuccino at home is genius!! Thanks for the wonderful recipe.