Dreamy Cotton Candy Frappuccino Recipe Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Swirl
A sweet, creamy cotton candy flavored frappuccino topped with a fluffy homemade whipped cream swirl, perfect for a nostalgic carnival-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) ice cubes
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or any dairy or plant-based milk like almond or oat milk)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cotton candy syrup (store-bought like Torani or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar (optional, depending on syrup sweetness)
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (freshly whipped or store-bought)
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. Pour 1 cup heavy cream into bowl, add 1 tablespoon sugar if desired, whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes). Set aside in fridge.
- Measure ingredients: Gather 1 ½ cups ice cubes, 1 cup milk, 3 tablespoons cotton candy syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and sugar if using.
- Blend frappuccino: Place ice cubes, milk, syrup, vanilla, and sugar in blender. Pulse to break ice, then blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste and add more syrup or sugar if needed, blend briefly again.
- Pour and garnish: Pour into tall glasses and top generously with whipped cream swirl. Optionally sprinkle colored sugar or edible glitter.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh while cold and creamy.
Notes
Use coconut or cashew milk for dairy-free option. Swap granulated sugar with honey or agave if preferred. For thicker frappuccino, add more ice or reduce milk. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Use fresh firm ice cubes for best texture. Store leftovers in airtight container and re-blend before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (half of rec
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Protein: 4.5
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