Homemade Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe

If you love Starbucks drinks, you’ll adore this version. Caramel lovers will go wild for this thick, creamy, and crunchy Copycat Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino—easy to make right at home.

I enjoy nearly every Starbucks beverage, hot or cold. This Copycat Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino is one of their newer frappes, and it’s a favorite here at home. My daughter and I each had one and savored every last sip.

The icy caramel coffee base with a crunchy topping made it a hit. I previously shared another caramel frappe recipe with slightly different ingredients; this one captures the ribbon-crunch texture and flavor more closely.

This recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare—under five minutes from start to finish—so you can enjoy a Starbucks-style treat without leaving the house and at a fraction of the cost.

Copycat Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

Yields: 1 large / grande

Ingredients

1/2 cup brewed coffee (regular or decaf). Use more if you prefer a stronger coffee flavor.
1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy both work)
1 cup fresh ice (fresh ice makes a difference; you can freeze coffee in ice cube trays for extra coffee flavor)
3 tbsp caramel sauce (store-bought regular or sugar-free)
1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp dry instant vanilla or butterscotch pudding mix (regular or sugar-free)
2 tbsp whipped cream (I used aerosol)
2 tbsp toffee bits (found near chocolate chips in most stores)

Directions

Place the ice, brewed coffee, and milk in a blender. Pulse or whirl just until the ice breaks up.
Add the caramel sauce and dry instant pudding mix. Blend again until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more coffee or milk. Stop and scrape the sides if necessary.
When the texture is thick and creamy, add 2 tablespoons of toffee bits and pulse briefly to break them up slightly into the drink.
Pour into a tall glass. Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and the remaining tablespoon of toffee bits for crunch. Serve immediately.

Enjoy the caramel goodness!

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Copycat Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

Thick, creamy, and crunchy—this homemade frappuccino captures the caramel ribbon and toffee crunch of the Starbucks original and is simple to make at home.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 large

Author: pam

Ingredients

1/2 cup brewed coffee
1 cup milk of choice
1 cup ice
3 tbsp caramel
1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp dry instant vanilla or butterscotch pudding mix
2 tbsp whipped cream
2 tbsp toffee bits

Instructions

Pour ice, coffee, and milk into a blender and whirl until the ice begins to break up.
Add caramel sauce and dry pudding mix, then blend until smooth. Add more coffee or milk if needed and scrape sides as required.
When creamy, add 2 tablespoons of toffee bits and pulse briefly to incorporate.
Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, and the remaining toffee bits.

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