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Craving a sweet, creamy treat that’s as pretty as it is delicious? The Starbucks Strawberry Crème Frappuccino is a fan-favorite for a reason! This refreshing drink combines layers of sweet strawberry purée with a creamy base, topped with fluffy whipped cream for the perfect fruity and sweet treat. Now, you can skip the drive-thru and make this delightful drink at home with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re customizing it to fit your dietary needs or keeping it classic, this recipe is easy to follow and irresistibly good. Let’s get blending!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Please note, full measurements are listed on the recipe card at the bottom of the recipe. Scroll to the end, or click the JUMP TO RECIPE button at the top of the page.

Strawberry Puree: Starbucks uses a strawberry puree sauce made with: [STRAWBERRY PUREE, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID]. To make this recipe simple and delicious, we’ll be making our own strawberry puree sauce using fresh strawberries, sugar (or cane syrup), salt, lemon juice and water.

Whole Milk: Starbucks uses whole milk in this recipe, so I like to as well. You can substitute with any milk you prefer in a Frappuccino, or you could even use Vanilla Sweet Cream for a sweeter treat!

Ice: Since this is a blended drink recipe, you’ll need ice cubes!

Xanthan Gum: Xanthan Gum is a flavorless powder that acts as a binding agent or thickener in many recipes. I like using xanthan gum in my at home Frappuccino/blended coffee recipes because it doesn’t change the flavor, but it drastically improves the texture of the drink, making it just like Starbucks. You only need 1/4 teaspoon, so a small amount goes a long way.

Cane Sugar Syrup (or Classic Syrup): Starbucks adds in their Classic Syrup to further sweeten this drink. The Classic Syrup or a Cane Sugar Syrup (also known as a simple syrup) is just a syrup made from sugar and water. There’s no flavor, it’s just a liquid sweetener that blends in nicely with the drink. You can buy a Cane Sugar Syrup on Amazon or at many grocery stores, or you can make your own homemade simple syrup recipe at home!

Whipped Cream: To top your Strawberry Creme Frappuccino, you’ll need whipped cream! Feel free to use a dairy free whipped topping or skip this entirely!

Before we dive into the recipe, let me share a few tips about the ingredients and some substitutions you can make!

What Is Xanthan Gum?

Xanthan gum is a binding agent that gives a Frappuccino a creamy and fluffy texture. If you don’t use xanthan gum, the ice in your Frappuccino will separate from the liquid. You’ll slurp up all the flavored milk first, and be left with a cup of flavorless ice. I very much recommend using xanthan gum in your at home Frappuccinos and blended beverages for a smooth, creamy, fluffy texture.

Note, you only need about 1/4 TEASPOON of xanthan gum. Any more than that, and you’ll be left with a weird, gummy Frappuccino.

What If My Frappuccino is Too Thick or Too Runny?

If your Frappuccino is too thick, just add a few tablespoons more of milk and blend the mixture again. If it’s too watery, add a little bit more ice and blend again.

How Can I Make This Dairy Free?

For a dairy-free Starbucks Strawberry Creme Frappuccino, simply use your favorite plant based milk and plant based whipped cream!

How Can I Make This Lower Sugar or Lower Calorie?

Some ways to you can lower the sugar content of this Strawberry Creme Frappuccino:

• Use the Torani Sugar Free Cane Sugar Syrup
• Use unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened coconut milk or unsweetened soy milk
• Use a sugar free whipped cream or whipped topping

How Can I Make This High Protein?

Bump up the protein of this drink by using a high protein milk like Fairlife Milk or by using a Strawberry Protein Shake instead of plain milk in the recipe!

Homemade Starbucks Strawberry Puree Sauce Recipe:

For a simple homemade strawberry puree, combine 1 cup fresh strawberries (washed and stems removed), 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove as many seeds as possible and use that strained mixture in your at home Starbucks Strawberry Creme Frappuccino!

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe:

Homemade whipped cream is so simple to make! All you need is Vanilla Syrup, Heavy Whipping Cream, a Whipped Cream Dispenser, and an N20 Charger!

Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and 2-3 tablespoons Vanilla Syrup to a whipped cream dispenser. Add an N20 charger to the inside of the cap and twist until you hear a hissing noise. Shake to chill the cream and squeeze out your homemade whipped cream!

What Are The Starbucks Ratios For This Drink?

Follow the ratios below for each size Starbucks drink!

More At Home Starbucks Frappuccino Recipes To Try:

• Starbucks Pistachio Frappuccino
• Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino
• Starbucks Matcha Creme Frappuccino

How To Make a Starbucks Strawberry Creme Frappuccino:

1. Combine 1 cup fresh strawberries (washed and stems removed), 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove as many seeds as possible, then rinse and dry the blender.
2. To the blender add 2 ounces strawberry purée (saving the rest for later), whole milk, Torani Cane Sugar Syrup (or strawberry syrup), ice, and the xanthan gum. Blend until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
3. To a serving cup create a layered effect by adding in half of the remaining strawberry puree with half of the blended Frappuccino mixture, then the remaining strawberry purée, and the remaining Frappuccino mixture.
4. Top your Strawberry Creme Frappuccino with a generous amount of whipped cream, and enjoy!

Starbucks Strawberry Creme Frappuccino

Indulge in the creamy, fruity goodness of a Starbucks Strawberry Crème Frappuccino right from your own kitchen! This easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while saving time and money.

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Course: Drinks

Keyword: Frappuccino, Starbucks

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Author: katerinafaith

Equipment

• Blender
• strainer

Ingredients

Starbucks Strawberry Creme Frappuccino

• 1 cup milk
• 2 ounces Strawberry Puree recipe below
• 2 tablespoons Torani Cane Sugar Syrup or Strawberry Syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 1/4 cups ice
• Whipped cream

Strawberry Puree

• 1 cup fresh strawberries about 10 strawberries
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• tiny pinch salt ~1/8 teaspoon

Instructions

Starbucks Strawberry Creme Frappuccino

• To a blender add 2 ounces strawberry purée (saving the rest for later), whole milk, Torani Cane Sugar Syrup (or strawberry syrup), ice, and xanthan gum. Blend until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
• To a serving cup create a layered effect by adding in half of the remaining strawberry puree with half of the blended Frappuccino mixture, then the remaining strawberry purée, and the remaining Frappuccino mixture.
• Top your Strawberry Creme Frappuccino with a generous amount of whipped cream and enjoy!

Strawberry Puree

• Combine 1 cup fresh strawberries (washed and stems removed), 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove as many seeds as possible, then rinse and dry the blender.