Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino Recipe

This is a straightforward homemade version of Starbucks Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino — cold, creamy, sweet as heck, with strawberry swirls and crunchy cinnamon sugar sprinkles. It’s nostalgic, over-the-top, and honestly tastes like rollercoasters and fried food (but you’re on your couch).

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 0 mins (unless you’re making everything from scratch)
• Flavor: fruity, creamy, cinnamon-funnel-cakey
• Great for: summer cravings, sweet tooth fixes, pretending it’s fair season

Why I Like This Recipe

This one’s pure chaos and I’m here for it. I was gonna make iced coffee… then this happened. It’s got whipped cream twice, that strawberry gooeyness, cinnamon crunch on top — yeah, it’s dessert in a cup. And yes, I fully licked the blender.

Ingredients

Funnel Cake Sprinkles:

• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 Tbsp flour

Strawberry Puree:

• 8 strawberries
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ⅓ cup sugar

Funnel Cake Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 1¼ cups water

Frappuccino Base:

• 3 Tbsp funnel cake syrup
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup strong coffee or cold brew
• 1 cup ice
• Whipped cream (bottom + top)
• Strawberry puree
• Funnel cake sprinkles

How To Make Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino

1. Make the sprinkles: Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, butter, vanilla, flour. Cook 2 mins on med-high, then 6 more on low ‘til clumpy. Let it cool on a baking sheet.
2. Make the puree: Blend strawberries with lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla. Simmer 5 mins. Chill it.
3. Make the syrup: Boil cinnamon stick in water. Separately, melt sugar until golden. Carefully add water. Stir. Cool down.
4. Build the drink: Whip cream at the bottom. Strawberry puree next. Blend coffee, milk, syrup, and ice. Pour it in. Top with more cream, puree, and the crunchy sugar magic. Serve right away.

Tips for Success

• Chill the puree before using — hot puree melts the cream.
• Use xanthan gum or Greek yogurt if you want it thick.
• Add more funnel cake syrup if you’ve had a long day.

Storage and Reheating

• Sprinkle Sugar: Airtight container in the fridge, 3 weeks max.
• Strawberry Puree: Fridge 5–7 days.
• Syrup: Airtight container in fridge, lasts up to 3 months.
• The Drink Itself: Don’t store it. Just drink it. Melted frappes are kinda sad.

FAQs

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Pouring hot puree or syrup into the drink. Everything melts. Chill it.
• Not letting the sprinkle sugar cool. You’ll get clumps and regret.
• Using weak coffee. This needs bold flavor to balance the sugar.
• Too much ice. It gets watery. Start with less, blend, then adjust.
• Forgetting to layer. It’s not just for looks — each layer tastes different.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 358
• Total Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 175mg
• Total Carbs: 76g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 37g
• Protein: 5g