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    Home » Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

    Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

    July 30, 2021 by Faith 1 Comment

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    Just like at Starbucks, this Copycat Caramel Frappuccino recipe is rich and decadent with notes of coffee and buttery caramel and finished with whipped cream on top. You won’t believe how easy it is to make at home!

    homemade copycat caramel frappuccino

    You know the drill. Coffee, caramel, whipped cream. Bliss.

    Starbucks nailed it.

    We’re unlocking the secret to making this coffee shop classic right in your own kitchen!

    Yes, this will ultimately save you money.

    But what’s even better is that you get to play around with it and really make it your own.

    copycat starbucks caramel frappuccino recipe

    Maybe you pulse in a little handful of hazelnuts.

    Or maybe you add a drizzle of chocolate syrup along with the caramel sauce.

    Personally, I like mine with a little pinch of cardamom. It adds depth and complexity, and reminds me of my favorite Turkish coffee.

    In This Article
    • The Best Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
    • Tips for Making a Caramel Frappuccino
    • Caramel Frappuccino Recipe FAQs
    • More Starbucks Copycat Recipes to Try
    • Did You Make This?
    • Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
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    The Best Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

    Caramel Frappuccino Ingredients

    caramel frappuccino ingredients
    • Coffee
    • Whole milk
    • Caramel sauce
    • Vanilla extract
    • Ice
    • Whipped cream

    How to Make a Caramel Frappuccino

    how to make a caramel frappuccino at home
    1. Add coffee, milk, caramel, vanilla, and ice to a high-speed blender.
    2. Pulse a couple times and then process until smooth. Be careful not to over-blend!
    3. Drizzle more caramel sauce decoratively inside a glass. Pour in the Caramel Frappuccino.
    4. Top with whipped cream and even more caramel sauce if you want. Enjoy!

    Equipment for This Recipe

    • High-Speed Blender

    Variations on This Recipe

    • Go nuts. Pulse in a little handful of nuts for some crunch and added flavor! Hazelnuts or pecans are my favorite. Pistachios are also delicious.
    • Get your chocolate on. If chocolate is your things, add a drizzle of chocolate syrup along with the caramel sauce. Or pulse in a small handful of chocolate chips.
    • Spice it up. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Or go exotic and add a pinch of ground cardamom.

    Tips for Making a Caramel Frappuccino

    • Make sure your coffee is strong. You can use espresso if you like, but I find that strong brewed coffee is fine for this recipe.
    • Let your coffee cool before making this Carmel Frappuccino. Otherwise the ice will melt and your drink will be watery instead of creating a thick, rich drink.
    • Be careful not to over-blend this drink, otherwise it’ll be watery.
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    Caramel Frappuccino Recipe FAQs

    What’s in Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino?

    Starbucks describes their Caramel Frappuccino Blended Beverage as follows:

    Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.

    Starbucks

    Starbucks lists the following ingredients in their Caramel Frappuccino:

    • Ice
    • Milk
    • Coffee Frappuccino Syrup [sugar, water, natural flavor, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, citric acid]
    • Whipped cream [cream (cream, mono and diglycerides, carrageenan), vanilla syrup (sugar, water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, citric acid)]
    • Coffee
    • Caramel Syrup [sugar, water, natural flavor, citric acid, potassium sorbate]
    • Caramel Sauce [sugar, corn syrup, butter (cream (milk), salt), water, heavy cream, nonfat dry milk, natural flavors, salt, mono diglycerides, soy lecithin, sulfites]
    caramel drizzle on top of homemade caramel frappuccino

    What’s in a McDonald’s Caramel Frappé?

    McDonald’s describes their Caramel Frappé as follows:

    McDonald's Caramel Frappé recipe is made with rich caramel flavor and a hint of coffee, blended with ice, and topped with whipped topping and caramel drizzle.

    McDonald's

    McDonald’s lists the following ingredients in their Caramel Frappé:

    • Ice
    • Caramel Coffee Frappe Base [Cream, Skim Milk, Sugar, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Milk, Coffee Extract, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum]
    • Whipped Light Cream [Cream, Nonfat Milk, Liquid Sugar, Contains 2% or Less: Mono and Diglycerides, Natural Flavors, Carrageenan. Whipping Propellant (Nitrous Oxide)]
    • Caramel Drizzle [Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, Sugar), Sugar, Water, Butter (Cream, Salt, Natural Flavor), Salt, Pectin, Disodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)]

    Can I make a Caramel Frappuccino Without Coffee?

    Yes! Instead of using coffee as the base to make this Caramel Frappuccino Recipe, you can use milk. Whole milk, skim milk, or any other type of milk you like.

    More Starbucks Copycat Recipes to Try

    • Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
    • Starbucks Paradise Drink Copycat
    copycat caramel frappuccino recipe
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    Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

    By: Faith
    Just like at Starbucks, this Copycat Caramel Frappuccino recipe is rich and decadent with notes of coffee and buttery caramel and finished with whipped cream on top. You won’t believe how easy it is to make at home!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
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    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 303 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup brewed strong coffee cooled
    • 6 tablespoons whole milk or half and half or a mixture of both
    • 4 tablespoons caramel sauce divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 cups ice
    • 1/4 cup whipped cream for topping

    Instructions
     

    • Add the coffee, whole milk, 3 tablespoons caramel sauce, vanilla, and ice to a high-speed blender. Pulse a couple times to break up the ice, and then process until smooth. Be care not to over-mix.
    • Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon caramel sauce down the sides inside a large glass. Pour in the Caramel Frappuccino. Top with the whipped cream. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 tablespoon caramel sauce on top.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 303 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 21mg7%
    Sodium 342mg15%
    Potassium 327mg9%
    Carbohydrates 59g20%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 321IU6%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 175mg18%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Caramel Frappuccino, Caramel Frappuccino Recipe, Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
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    1. Mehmet BAKRACLAR

      March 08, 2023 at 10:34 pm

      Hi Faith,
      I'm Turkish and glad that you like Turkish Coffee. Which is very easy to make, if you have the right coffee grounds and right tools. If you didn't drink a home made Turkish Coffee, you wasted your past years. Thanks. Will try your recipes. And a Turkish Saying.
      Bir fincan Türk Kahvesinin 40 yıl hatırı vardır.
      This said for all friends new or old.
      A cup of Turkish Coffee has memories for 40 years to remember.

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