Cotton Candy Frappuccino

This Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino is a cream base Frappuccino as it’s made with ice cream and not made with coffee so I don’t feel guilty when I give these to my kids. I was surprised by how simple this copycat recipes was to create.  The ingredients are simple and you can easily get them at the grocery store.

I hope you try this easy and delicious recipe with your family soon.  You can easily have the indulgence of a Starbucks treat without spending a ton of money and be your own barista. If you love getting coffee shop drinks, try Starbucks White Hot Chocolate, Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappe Recipe Best Iced Coffee Recipe and Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe.

What is a Cotton Candy Frappuccino made of?

Cotton Candy Frappuccino Starbucks drink is on Starbucks secret menu. It starts with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino base and blended with raspberry syrup. Combining these two flavors makes the best cotton candy drink at Starbucks.

This caffeine free drink is delicious and full of flavor. It taste just like cotton candy that you get at the fair or a milkshake.

Simple ingredients can easily make this delicious treat at home which saves time and money.

Ingredients

• Vanilla Bean Ice Cream  – You can also use scoops of vanilla ice cream
• Milk – We used whole milk for a rich and creamy flavor. You can also use skim milk or almond milk
• Raspberry Simple Syrup – Feel free to use a variations of syrup to what you perfer
• Pink Food Coloring – Also add drops of red food coloring instead
• Whipped Cream – You can also use How to Make Whipped Cream

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How to Make Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino at home

• Step 1 – Combine the scoop ice cream, milk, cup of ice and pumps of raspberry syrup in a blender.  Blend until well combined.  Add more pink food coloring if needed for a puree texture.

• Step 2 – Pour the blended drink evenly between 2 large glass and top with the whip cream.  Serve immediately while cold and enjoy! Add sugar on the rim of the glass for even more flavor.

Expert Tips

• Raspberry Syrup – You can make Homemade Raspberry Syrup or use pre-made syrup.
• Whipped Cream – Top the Frappuccino with whipped topping or cool whip.
• Add Sprinkles – We think this Frappuccino would be fun topped with sprinkles.
• Pink Food Coloring – We like to add pink food coloring to add vibrant color to the Frappuccino.
• Blend Ingredients – Blend the ingredients with a blender. We love our Vitamix blender or any brand of blender will work.

Does this Frappuccino have Coffee or Caffeine?

There are some Frappuccino’s that have coffee in them but this Frappuccino is cream based. Therefore, this drink does not have coffee or caffeine in it.

How to Store Starbucks Frappuccino Cotton Candy:

This is best served immediately because the cotton candy flavor Frappuccino will become watery and thinned out as it sits.

You can freeze the leftovers but wait to top with whipped cream until you are serving the Frappuccino.  

If you decide to freeze this drink, make sure you store in an air tight container. This makes it so that the Frappuccino does not get freezer burn. Thaw in the refrigerator when ready to serve.