How to Make Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino at Home

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This Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino copycat recipe tastes just like the real thing! Sweet, creamy, and decadent, this coffee drink is sure to please your sweet tooth.

For more delicious coffee recipes, try our tasty pumpkin spice latte and coffee macaron recipe.

Caramel Frappuccino with a whipped cream and caramel sauce and a straw.

Table Of Contents

Caramel Frappuccino Just Like Starbucks
What You'll Need
How To Make A Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
Tips For The Best Caramel Frappe
What To Serve It With?
How Long Will This Frappuccino Last?
Can I Make My Frappe Ahead Of Time?
More Sweet Desserts To Try!
Full Recipe Instructions

Caramel Frappuccino Just Like Starbucks

Starbucks' Caramel Frappuccino is the perfect sweet treat. And this copycat recipe is just what you need to enjoy this special drink whenever you want. Made with espresso and vanilla ice cream as its base, this caramel-infused drink is a thick and creamy frappe with a jolt of caffeine. You are going to love this caramel frappuccino, whether you're just enjoying it on its own or pairing it with a dish of Coffee Chocolate Mousse or some White Chocolate Florentine Cookies (lace cookies).

What You'll Need

Frappuccino base- Crushed (or cubed) ice and Good-quality vanilla ice cream
Coffee- Double shot espresso (or espresso powder if you don't have an espresso machine
Sweet flavors- Granulated sugar and Ghirardelli white chocolate powder
Toppings- Torani caramel sauce and Whipped cream

Ingredients for Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino copycat recipe, including espresso, white chocolate powder, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, sugar, crushed ice, and whipped cream.

How To Make A Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

Mix the sugar and white chocolate powder. In a mug, combine the granulated sugar with the white chocolate powder.
Add the espresso. Pour a double shot (about 2 oz.) of espresso right over the sugars in the mug and mix well.

Steps to make Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino copycat recipe, including brewing a double shot of espresso and mixing it with sugar and white chocolate powder.

Put the ice cream and ice in the blender. Add your crushed ice and ice cream to the blender. Cubed ice can be used, but it will take longer to blend.
Add the sweetened espresso. Pour the espresso mixture into the blender and place the lid on firmly. Now blend at high speed for 20-30 seconds, or until the ice is finely blended.
Serve. Drizzle a little caramel sauce onto the sides of the serving cup and then pour the frappe inside. Then top with a generous amount of whipped cream and some extra caramel sauce.

Steps to make Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino copycat recipe, including blending the ice, ice craem, and espresso mixture.

Tips For The Best Caramel Frappe

Make your own espresso if you have no machine– If you don't have an espresso machine, don't worry. You can also mix 2 teaspoons of espresso powder with 2 oz. of boiling water for the same effect.
Use crushed ice- If possible, stick with crushed ice over cubed because the longer the blender runs to break it down, the warmer the mixture gets. Crushed ice is always faster as it's already broken down.
Don't skimp on the caramel sauce- To get the Starbucks feeling, make sure you go the extra step and drizzle your serving cup with caramel sauce and more on top. Plus, your caramel frappuccino will look amazing.
No whipped cream? Try this- You don't want to miss the whipped cream on this gorgeous treat, so if you've got none on hand, try my chatilly cream recipe. It will definitely do the trick!

What To Serve It With?

This dessert drink is sweet and creamy enough to be enjoyed all on its own. But it can also be part of your dessert offerings or great for a summertime get-together. Cookies like Double Chocolate Cookies (VIDEO) are great with a caramel frappuccino, or you could enjoy a slice of Tiramisu Cake (VIDEO) or cute little No Bake Mini Cheesecakes (VIDEO). For a contrast to the sweet, try this Salted Almond Toffee, too. And to get a real Starbucks experience, offer these Oreo Cake Pops (VIDEO) with the frappe.

Caramel frappuccino with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a straw, with coffee beans in the background.

How Long Will This Frappuccino Last?

Your caramel frappe should be made and served immediately for best results. However, if you have some leftover, you can place it in the fridge for a couple of days. Just be ready for it to separate as the ice melts.

Can I Make My Frappe Ahead Of Time?

A caramel frappe is best fresh, but you could freeze the mixture after blending. Just place it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month.

To serve the frappuccino, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before blending it again with more crushed ice. Then garnish with caramel sauce and whipped cream.

More Sweet Desserts To Try!

Berry Chantilly Cake
Coffee Macaron Recipe
Chocolate Lava Cake (Video)
Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe (VIDEO)
Easy Oreo Cheesecake (VIDEO)

Full Recipe Instructions

Caramel frappuccino with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a straw, with coffee beans in the background.

▢ 1 heaping cup crushed ice or cubed
▢ 1 1/2 cup good quality vanilla ice cream
▢ 1 tbsp granulated sugar
▢ 1 tbsp Ghirardelli White chocolate powder
▢ Double shot espresso 2 fl oz
▢ Caramel sauce Torani brand
▢ Whipped cream for topping

Add 1 heaping cup of crushed ice into a blender along with 1 1/2 cups of vanilla ice cream. You can use cubed ice if you don't have crushed ice. But it will take longer to blend.
Then add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon Ghirardelli white chocolate powder into a mug.
Then pour a double shot of fresh espresso right over the sugars and mix it well. You should get about 2 fluid oz of espresso from a double shot. If you don't have an espresso machine at home, mix 2 teaspoons of espresso powder with 2 oz of boiling water instead.
Now pour the sweet espresso into the blender, then place the lid on and blend at high speed for about 20-30 seconds. Or until the ice is finely blended.
Then drizzle a little caramel sauce on the sides of your serving cup and pour the frappe inside. Add a generous amount of whipped cream on top. If you don't have the whipped cream from the can, you can make your own using my chatilly cream recipe! Then drizzle with some extra caramel and enjoy

Recipe Tips

Make your own espresso if you have no machine– If you don't have an espresso machine, don't worry. You can also mix 2 teaspoons of espresso powder with 2 oz. of boiling water for the same effect.
Use crushed ice- If possible, stick with crushed ice over cubed because the longer the blender runs to break it down, the warmer the mixture gets. Crushed ice is always faster as it's already broken down.
Don't skimp on the caramel sauce- To get the Starbucks feeling, make sure you go the extra step and drizzle your serving cup with caramel sauce and more on top. Plus, your caramel frappuccino will look amazing.
No whipped cream? Try this- You don't want to miss the whipped cream on this gorgeous treat, so if you've got none on hand, try my chatilly cream recipe. It will definitely do the trick!

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