Description
This Starbucks Strawberry Crème Frappuccino copycat recipe recreates the beloved creamy, fruity iced beverage at home. Featuring a homemade strawberry syrup blended with milk, ice, and xanthan gum to achieve that signature smooth texture, it’s topped with luscious whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy this refreshing and sweet drink inspired by the classic Starbucks favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Syrup
- 2/3 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup white grape juice
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Frappuccino
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup ice
- 1/8 tsp xanthan gum
- whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry syrup: In a small or medium saucepan, combine the white grape juice, strawberries, and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer and mash: Allow the mixture to simmer for about 8 minutes, mashing the strawberries occasionally to infuse the syrup with their flavor and break down the fruit.
- Blend the syrup: Transfer the cooked mixture to a tall measuring cup and blend using an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth. Chill the strawberry syrup until ready to use.
- Make the frappuccino base: In a high-speed blender, combine the milk, about 2/3 of the strawberry syrup (reserve 2 tablespoons for later), xanthan gum, and ice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the drink: Pour the reserved 2 tablespoons of strawberry syrup into a tall glass. Pour the blended frappuccino mixture over the syrup carefully.
- Add whipped cream topping: Finish by topping the frappuccino with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Starbucks Strawberry Crème Frappuccino!
Notes
- Xanthan gum helps to thicken and stabilize the frappuccino, giving it a smooth texture similar to the Starbucks original.
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries depending on what you have available.
- White grape juice is used for a mild sweetness and to enhance the strawberry flavor without overpowering it.
- Feel free to substitute milk with your preferred dairy or non-dairy milk options.
- Adjust sugar according to your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Starbucks copycat, strawberry frappuccino, iced drink, blended beverage, homemade frappuccino
