Starbucks' Secret Valentine's Day Frappuccino Is the Only Relationship We Need

Now, you know we absolutely love ordering off of Starbucks' secret menu, and they've just debuted a slew of three frosty Valentine's Day frappuccinos. But just in case you can't get your fix quickly enough, we have a tasty homemade version of our favorite, the Love Bean, right here. This frap might just be better than a boyfriend.

Inspired by Starbucks

The Love Bean Frappucino Ingredients

For raspberry syrup:

1 pound raspberries

2 cups water

1 cup sugar

For the frappuccino:

1 cup ice

1 1/2 cups milk

3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream

1 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons raspberry syrup

For the garnish:

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons raspberry syrup

Chocolate curls

Directions

1. To make raspberry syrup: Place raspberries in a medium saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and let the raspberries cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the water is deep pink in color. Strain the raspberry liquid through a fine mesh strainer and return to the pot. Discard the berries. Add sugar to the liquid, and bring to a simmer. Let the syrup simmer for 5 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup has thickened.


2. To make raspberry whipped cream: In a stand-up mixer, whip heavy whipping cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Add raspberry syrup and mix slowly to incorporate.
   


3. To make the frappuccino: In a blender, blend together ice, milk, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and raspberry syrup until smooth. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Information Category Drinks, Shakes Yield 1 serving Cook Time 20 minutes







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