Description
This amazing Starbucks Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino copycat recipe delivers all the creamy, strawberry-filled goodness of the original at a fraction of the cost. With fresh strawberry puree, vanilla ice cream, and optional shortbread cookie crumbles, this homemade version tastes even better than the coffeehouse original. Perfect for summer entertaining or as a refreshing afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (or 2% milk for lighter option)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree (about 6–8 fresh strawberries, hulled)
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream (essential for authentic texture)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
- Crumbled shortbread cookies (optional but recommended)
- Extra strawberry puree for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree: Wash and hull 6-8 fresh strawberries. Blend until completely smooth to create fresh strawberry puree. For ultra-smooth texture, strain through fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Blend Base Ingredients: In blender, combine milk, strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and sugar. Blend for 30 seconds until well combined.
- Add Ice Cream and Ice: Add vanilla ice cream to blender first, followed by ice cubes. The vanilla ice cream creates authentic frappuccino texture.
- Blend to Perfect Consistency: Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until mixture reaches thick, creamy consistency. Pulse a few times at the end to incorporate air for lighter texture.
- Layer and Garnish: Pour into clear glass, leaving room for whipped cream. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with strawberry puree, and finish with fresh strawberry slices and crumbled shortbread cookies.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Use fresh strawberries during peak season for most vibrant flavor and color
- Chill glass beforehand to keep frappuccino cold longer
- Don’t over-blend to avoid melting
- Serve immediately for best texture and temperature
- For dairy-free version: use oat milk and dairy-free vanilla ice cream
- For gluten-free: use gluten-free shortbread cookies
Storage: Best enjoyed immediately. Strawberry puree can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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