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A refreshing McDonald's Caramel Frappe with whipped cream and caramel drizzle

McDonald's Caramel Frappe

A quick and indulgent copycat recipe for McDonald's Caramel Frappe, perfect for busy days and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup strong cold-brew coffee or chilled espresso About 4–6 ounces
  • 1 cup whole milk Or ¾ cup milk + ¼ cup heavy cream for extra richness; swap almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 cups ice
  • 4 tablespoons caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or simple syrup Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt Helps the caramel shine.
  • 1 serving whipped cream For topping.
  • 1 serving extra caramel sauce For drizzling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill your coffee. Combine freshly brewed coffee or espresso with a little ice and chill for a few minutes, or use cold-brew straight from the fridge.
  2. Drizzle the glasses. Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of caramel sauce inside each glass, swirling it along the sides.
Blending
  1. In the blender, add the cold coffee, milk, ice, sugar (or simple syrup), vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and 3 tablespoons of caramel sauce. Start on low and ramp up to high. Blend until smooth and slushy, about 20–35 seconds.
  2. Taste and adjust. If desired, add more sugar or caramel for sweetness, or extra ice cubes for thickness.
Serving
  1. Pour the frappe into your prepared glasses. Top generously with whipped cream and finish with a stream of extra caramel sauce.
  2. Serve immediately while it’s cold and frothy.

Notes

For a richer texture, use half-and-half or add a splash of heavy cream. For dairy-free options, use almond or oat milk. You can blend the base and store it in the fridge for a few hours, but frappes are best right after blending.