🍓🍰 Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat!) – Sweet Creamy Bliss in a Glass 🍦🥤
Prep Time: 5–7 minutes
Servings: 1
Vibe Check: Creamy, nostalgic, berry-sweet
Best For: Summer sipping, afternoon treats, no-caffeine dessert drinks
💫 Introduction: Your Favorite Dessert in a Blender
There’s nothing quite like a Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino—rich cream, luscious strawberries, and a hint of cake-like sweetness all blended into one icy, dreamy drink. But skip the line and the price tag, because we’re making the Starbucks copycat version at home—faster, fresher, and fully customizable.
Whether you’re craving a cozy afternoon pick-me-up or whipping up something sweet for friends, this strawberry delight hits like summer in a cup.
🛒 Ingredients (for 1 Serving)
1 cup milk (whole milk for creaminess, or substitute almond/oat for dairy-free)
¼ cup strawberry purée (fresh or frozen strawberries blended with a little sugar)
½ cup ice
¼ cup vanilla ice cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
2 tbsp vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)
2 tbsp crushed shortbread cookies or pound cake (for that “shortcake” twist)
Whipped cream, for topping
Strawberry sauce or extra purée, for drizzle
Crushed cookies, for garnish
🍓 How to Make It
🍦 Step 1: Make Strawberry Purée (if you’re going fresh)
Blend ½ cup strawberries with 1–2 tsp sugar and a splash of water. Blend until smooth. Chill or use immediately.
🧊 Step 2: Blend the Frappuccino
In a blender, combine:
Milk
Strawberry purée
Ice
Vanilla ice cream
Vanilla syrup
Crushed cookies or cake
Blend on high until smooth and frothy.
🍓 Step 3: Dress Your Glass
Drizzle strawberry sauce or extra purée inside the glass.
Pour in the frappuccino mixture.
🍰 Step 4: Top It Off
Add a generous swirl of whipped cream.
Sprinkle with crushed cookies and drizzle with strawberry sauce.
💡 Customization Tips
🧁 Want it more dessert-y?
Add a scoop of cheesecake ice cream or swirl in sweetened condensed milk.
🍨 Going dairy-free?
Use coconut milk, vegan vanilla ice cream, and skip the whipped cream—or use coconut whip!
🍫 Want a chocolate twist?
Add a drizzle of white or milk chocolate syrup to the blender.
🍹 Serving Suggestions
This frappuccino is dessert in a cup, perfect for:
Summer birthdays
Afternoon chill breaks
Strawberry season celebrations
Non-caffeinated treat options for kids and teens
Make a batch version for parties by multiplying ingredients and blending in batches!
📸 Picture-Perfect Moment
Want that Insta-worthy drink? Here’s how:
Serve in clear mason jars or tall glasses
Use a swirl of whipped cream and a cookie wedge on top
Add a paper straw and strawberry slice for classic vibes
📸 Don’t forget to tag @zacrecipes.online and use #StrawberryShortcakeFrap so we can feature your creation!
🏁 Final Sip: Sweet, Creamy, and Oh-So Satisfying
This Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino is your shortcut to all things summer, sweet, and satisfying. It’s rich, indulgent, refreshingly cold, and impossible to stop sipping. Perfect for when you want a coffeehouse-style treat without leaving home—or putting on real pants.
So, go ahead… blend it up, top it off, and sip your way into strawberry bliss. 🍓🍰🥤