Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Cold Brew (Printable Version)

A creamy, refreshing vanilla drink with cold brew ice cubes delivering rich coffee flavor and smooth texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cold Brew Ice Cubes

01 - 1 cup cold brew coffee, chilled

→ Frappuccino Base

02 - 1 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
06 - 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

09 - Whipped cream for serving
10 - Optional: vanilla bean paste or grated chocolate for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Pour cold brew coffee into ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours until completely solid.
02 - In blender, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla bean paste, ice cubes, and salt.
03 - Add 6 to 8 cold brew ice cubes to the blender.
04 - Blend on high speed until mixture reaches smooth and creamy consistency.
05 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity as desired.
06 - Pour blended mixture evenly into two tall glasses.
07 - Top each glass generously with whipped cream and garnish with vanilla bean paste drizzle or grated chocolate if desired.
08 - Serve at once with a straw.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It actually tastes like real coffee meets creamy vanilla, not the watered-down version from chain stores.
  • You control the sweetness, the coffee strength, and whether it's vegan or indulgent—total freedom.
  • Those cold brew ice cubes are the secret weapon that keeps it from getting diluted and boring halfway through.
02 -
  • Don't use regular coffee ice cubes instead of cold brew cubes—I made that mistake once and ended up with something that tasted watered-down and bitter.
  • The instant vanilla pudding mix is non-negotiable if you want that thick, creamy texture; without it, you're basically drinking cold coffee soup.
03 -
  • Use actual vanilla bean paste instead of extract—the real beans make a visible difference and taste infinitely better.
  • That pinch of salt is the secret that makes people ask what's different about your version; it balances everything and prevents vanilla fatigue.
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