Go Coffee vanilla and coffee frappe

Ingredients

• 240 ml (1 tea cup)milk
• as neededice
• 30 g (1 1/12 heaped tablespoons)sugar
• 1 teaspoonvanilla essence
• to decoratewhipped cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Chill the coffee

   Prepare the coffee, sweeten it with the sugar and stir in the vanilla essence. Put it in the fridge to chill.

2. 2

   Blend the milk

   Blend the milk with about 10 ice cubes.

3. 3

   Layer the drinks

   Pour half of the milk mixture into a tall glass, add the coffee, then add more milk and finish with whipped cream.

4. 4

   Serve straight away

   Serve immediately.

5. 5

   Make two glasses

   The recipe yields two large glasses.

What is a coffee frappe?

A coffee frappe is a cold, café-style drink combining coffee, milk and ice, often topped with cream. This version is attributed to Go Coffee and layers chilled, sweetened vanilla coffee with blended milk.

The method is simple: chill the coffee first, then blend the milk with ice and assemble the two components in a glass. The recipe does not specify the type or amount of coffee, so use the coffee you normally prepare without assuming a particular strength.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 155 calories, 4g protein, 25g carbs, 4g fat.

The sugar supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the milk contributes protein and some fat; the whipped cream adds further fat, but its quantity is not specified. For a more balanced plate, serve a glass with fruit or a simple snack rather than adding another rich dessert.

The coffee and vanilla

Chilled coffee: cooling it before assembly helps keep the drink cold and prevents it from warming the milk mixture.

Vanilla essence: stir it into the sweetened coffee so its flavour is distributed through the coffee layer.

Blending the milk

Ice cubes: blend the milk with about 10 cubes, as directed. The recipe gives no exact amount of extra ice, so add any more gradually if you want a thicker, colder mixture.

Texture: stop once the milk and ice are combined to your liking. A brief blend leaves a looser drink; longer blending breaks down the ice further.

Layering the glasses

First pour: use half the milk mixture in each tall glass, then add the chilled coffee. Finish with more milk to create the layered look described in the method.

Cream topping: add whipped cream just before serving so it sits on top rather than melting into the drink.

Timing and serving

Chilling time: the total preparation time is given as 10 minutes, but the coffee needs to cool in the fridge. If it is still warm, allow extra time before assembling.

Serve the frappe straight away while the ice is cold and the topping is fresh. A tall glass gives room for the layers and whipped cream.

What to serve with it

This sweet drink can be served on its own as a café-style treat, or alongside a plain biscuit or a small pastry. Keep accompaniments simple so they do not compete with the coffee and vanilla.

Recipe notes & tips

• Chill the coffee before blending the milk so the assembled drink stays cold.
• Measure the sugar if you prefer a consistent sweetness from glass to glass.
• Blend the milk and ice just until they reach the texture you want.
• Pour the coffee between layers of milk for the recipe’s layered presentation.
• Add the whipped cream immediately before serving.

Variations

• Less sweet: reduce the sugar to suit your taste.
• Stronger coffee: use a more concentrated coffee when preparing it.
• Dairy-free: replace the milk with an unsweetened plant-based alternative.
• Extra vanilla: add a little more vanilla essence to the coffee.
• No cream: leave off the whipped cream for a simpler finish.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Warm coffee: it can melt the ice quickly; chill it before assembling.
• Adding all the milk at once: it loses the layered effect; divide it around the coffee as instructed.
• Over-blending: the mixture may become thinner as the ice melts; blend only until combined.
• Too much extra ice: it can dilute the drink; add it gradually.
• Topping too early: the cream can sink or soften; add it just before serving.

How to store

This frappe is best served immediately. It is not well suited to storing because the ice melts and the layers separate; refrigerate any leftover coffee separately and prepare a fresh milk-and-ice mixture when needed.

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