Description
Creamy homemade Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino with rich caramel sauce, crunchy topping, and whipped cream. The ultimate coffee treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 cups milk (whole, 2%, skim, almond, or oat)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups ice (more or less, depending on desired consistency)
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup homemade caramel sauce (or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of sea salt
- Whipped cream
- Extra caramel drizzle
- Extra caramel crunch topping
Instructions
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until a deep amber color. Remove from heat, carefully add warmed heavy cream and butter. Stir until smooth. Stir in salt. Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Make the Caramel Crunch Topping: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until a deep amber color. Remove from heat, immediately add baking soda and salt. Stir vigorously. Pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into a thin layer. Cool completely and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prepare the Frappuccino Base: In a blender, combine cooled coffee, milk, sugar, heavy cream (if using), vanilla extract, ice, and xanthan gum. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness or vanilla to taste.
- Assemble the Frappuccino: Drizzle caramel sauce inside the serving glass. Pour in the Frappuccino. Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and caramel crunch topping. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Coffee Strength: Adjust the coffee roast to your preference.
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
- Non-Dairy: Use almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
- Extra Caramel: Add caramel syrup to the Frappuccino base.
- Chocolate Variation: Add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder for a mocha version.
- Spiced Caramel: Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the caramel sauce.
- Boozy: Add caramel vodka or coffee liqueur for an adult version.
- Freezing: Freeze leftover Frappuccino in ice cube trays and blend with milk when ready to serve.
- Whipped Cream Alternatives: Use vanilla ice cream or non-dairy whipped topping.
- Caramel Sauce Shortcuts: Use high-quality store-bought caramel sauce.
- Caramel Crunch Alternatives: Use crushed toffee bits or caramel popcorn.
- Frappuccino is too icy: Add a little more milk and blend again.
- Frappuccino is too thin: Add a few more ice cubes and blend again.
- Caramel sauce is too thick: Gently warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Caramel crunch is too sticky: Make sure you spread it out in a thin layer on the parchment paper and let it cool completely. If it’s still sticky, you can try adding a little more baking soda next time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes