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Closeup view of a Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino with strawberries and graham crackers.

Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino {Starbucks Copycat}

Dreaming of strawberry cheesecake in drink form? This copycat recipe for the secret menu Starbucks Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino is packed with strawberry flavor and is perfectly sweet and creamy.
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Frappuccino Recipe, Starbucks Copycat, Starbucks Drinks
Prep Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
Makes: 1 drink
Author: Sues

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Ingredients

Strawberry Puree

  • 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries (about 8-10 large berries)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp + ½ tsp water divided
  • ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch salt

White Mocha Sauce

  • 4 oz. white chocolate roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk (can be replaced with full-fat version)
  • ½ cup 2% milk (or dairy/nondairy alternative of your choice)

Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (can use light or dark)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (see notes for using ground cinnamon)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line inside of cup with strawberry puree.
  • Add milk, ½ cup strawberry puree, white mocha sauce, cinnamon dolce syrup syrup, vanilla powder, xanthan gum, and ice to a blender and process until smooth and frothy.
  • Pour into cup and top with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.

Strawberry Puree

  • Put chopped strawberries, sugar, and 2 tablespoon water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are very soft and the liquid is bright red and glossy. The consistency should be loose and saucy; not jammy.
  • In a small bowl, stir ¼ teaspoon cornstarch with the remaining ½ teaspoon water until completely smooth.
  • Once the strawberries are softened, stir the cornstarch slurry into the mixture and let it gently simmer for about a minute, until just slightly thickened. Avoid boiling or cooking too long as mixture may get gummy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and pinch of salt.
  • Let puree cool slightly, then blend until completely smooth using either a blender, handheld immersion blender, or food processor.
  • Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing firmly with a wooden spoon to extract as much puree as possible.
  • Store strawberry puree in an airtight container in fridge and let cool completely before using. Purée should stay fresh for about 5 days when stored properly.

White Mocha Sauce

  • Put roughly chopped white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk and 2% milk over medium-low heat until it's just coming to a simmer.
  • Pour milk mixture over white chocolate and let sit for a minute. Then, stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour sauce into a heat-proof jar or bowl and let cool. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.

Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

  • Put water, both kinds of sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a medium-size saucepan and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, lower heat and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, until syrup has thickened (note that it will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Strain cinnamon sticks out of syrup and pour into a heat-proof bowl or mason jar. Place bowl or jar in fridge to cool completely before using.

Notes

  • For the cinnamon dolce syrup, you can replace the cinnamon sticks with 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, but note that it won't likely dissolve completely into the syrup, which could result in syrup that's a bit grainy. I recommend shaking the jar really well before using the syrup.
  • See this post for more information on Starbucks Strawberry Puree.
  • See this post for more information on White Mocha Sauce.
  • See this post for more information on Cinnamon Dolce Syrup.
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