Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Merry Cream Blended Cream Frappuccino Recipe
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup strawberries, leafy tops removed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup vanilla ice cream
Directions
  1. Add strawberries to a food processor.
  2. Pulse strawberries until chopped into small pieces, but not completely blended.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and stir the 2 tablespoons sugar into the mixture.
  4. Let rest until macerated, about 30 minutes. Strawberries should be very soft and surrounded by liquid.
  5. To make the merry cream, add mascarpone, whipping cream, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl or the base of a stand mixer.
  6. Whisk by hand or with stand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  7. To make the blended cream base, add 1 cup ice, milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ice cream to a blender.
  8. Blend until very smooth, about 35 seconds.
  9. Divide the blended cream between two glasses.
  10. Top with macerated strawberries.
  11. Top with a dollop of merry cream and (if desired) sprinkle with red sanding sugar just before serving.