This delicious 5 ingredient, homemade Caramel Frappe is easy to make in just 5 minutes and at the fraction of the cost of a coffee house.
Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets.
Need a cold refreshing treat for breakfast or anytime that is easy to whip up?? Then look no further than this Copycat Starbucks homemade Caramel Frappe recipe. A perfectly refreshing treat to start your summer days off right, and great for serving up for BBQs, backyard parties, pool hangouts, and more.
This Caramel Frappuccino definitely hits to spot every single time. You just need 5 minutes of prep, and 5 everyday ingredients and one blender. And as easy as this Starbucks Pink Drink And Iced Boba Coffee.
And I’m sharing the recipe so now you can enjoy an iced coffee any time you want and all at a fraction of the cost of a coffee house drink. Be sure to check out our FAQs for tips on how to easily make this copycat coffee drink.
What Is A Coffee Frappe?
Frappe is a delicious sweet iced coffee that has been blended with milk and espresso. You can also add other flavorings to suit your taste, (like the caramel in this recipe).
Why Make This Recipe
- Quick and Easy – it has 5 simple ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes.
- Adaptable – you can customize it with various add-ins.
- Economical – a few everyday ingredients combined go a long way to quenching the thirst without spending a fortune.
- Perfect for sharing – you can easily double, triple, or quadruple this recipe.
Ingredient Notes
- Espresso – just grab some leftover espresso and chill till needed. You want it chilled or at least cool to use.
- Milk – make sure your milk is nicely chilled as well.
- Sweetened condensed milk – adds flavor and sweetness.
- Caramel sauce – Use your favorite caramel sauce.
- Ice – To cool and bring it all together.
How To Make Caramel Frappe
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth.
- Pour into a cup that is lined with caramel sauce (if you want to be coffee house fancy).
- Garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Tips For Success And Variations
- Add more espresso – if you want it stronger.
- Add spices – Try adding spices like cinnamon and nutmeg or a spice blend like pumpkin pie spice.
- Replace the milk – Not a fan of dairy or just looking for a different flavor? Substitute the milk in the recipe with your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Top your frappe with cinnamon whipped cream. To make, beat together ½ cup of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of confectioners sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until it is light and fluffy.
- Don’t go overboard on the sweetener. Add a little sweetener at a time till you get it right.
Budget Friendly Tips
- Use the type of milk you happen to have on hand.
- You can freeze leftover frappe in ice cube trays and use it to make more later.
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Get The Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
Caramel Frappe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons espresso coffee chilled
- 1 ½ cup (355ml) milk
- ½ cup (150g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce plus more for garnish (optional)
- 2 cups (280g) ice
- whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until very smooth.
- Pour into a cup that is lined with caramel sauce (to make it coffee house style).
- Garnish with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
Tips For Success And Variations
- Add more espresso – if you want it stronger.
- Add spices – Try adding spices like cinnamon and nutmeg or a spice blend like pumpkin pie spice.
- Replace the milk – Not a fan of dairy or just looking for a different flavor? Substitute the milk in the recipe with your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Top your frappe with cinnamon whipped cream. To make, beat together ½ cup of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of confectioners sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until light and fluffy.
- Don’t go overboard on the sweetener. Add a little sweetener at a time till you get it right.
Budget Friendly Tips
- Use the variety of milk you have available.
- Freeze any leftover frappe in ice cube trays and use later.
KC Kincaid
Okay so I have tried DOZENS of recipes for this Caramel Frappe (trying to replicate the famous Starbucks of course) and have failed with every single one. But this? THIS?! THIS IS IT, FOLKS! This is THE recipe. How it doesn’t have more attention and ratings is beyond me! 100/10 by far!