- Why is the texture watery?
- Either ingredients weren't cold enough and the ice melted from blending heat, or you added too much liquid. Frappé should be slushy.
- Milk curdled.
- Orange juice is acidic. Use orange syrup (less acidic) or plant milk, and work fast!
Orange & caramel frappé
The essence of frappé is the stable emulsion of ice crystals and milk fat, created by high-speed blending. This version is built on the classic 'salted caramel' pattern, but here orange acidity provides the contrast to rich sugary caramel. A refreshing dessert drink where texture is just as important as taste.
Ingredients
1
serving
Espresso (completely chilled!)
150
ml
Cold milk
1
tsp
Orange syrup (or thick orange concentrate)
2
tbsp
Caramel sauce
1
pinch
Grated orange zest
6
cubes
Ice
2
tbsp
Whipped cream (for topping)
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Equipment Needed
- Powerful blender (with ice crush function)
- Chilled glass
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Ensure the coffee is cold. If you pour hot coffee onto ice, the drink becomes watery instantly.
Tip: Pros use pre-brewed, chilled 'cold brew' coffee or cooled espresso.
2
✓
Put ice, milk, coffee, syrup and half the caramel in the blender.
Tip: Order matters: ice at bottom, liquid on top. Blades catch ice easier this way.
3
✓
Pulse blend, then blend on high until ice cubes disappear and you get a slushy consistency.
Tip: Friction heat melts ice, so don't blend too long, just until homogeneous.
4
✓
Drizzle remaining caramel on the inside wall of the glass as decoration.
Tip: On the cold glass wall the caramel sets and makes a nice pattern.
5
✓
Pour out the drink, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with orange zest.
Tip: Serve immediately, as the slush structure collapses quickly.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 serving Espresso (completely chilled!)
- 150 ml Cold milk
- 1 tsp Orange syrup (or thick orange concentrate)
- 2 tbsp Caramel sauce
- 1 pinch Grated orange zest
- 6 cubes Ice
- 2 tbsp Whipped cream (for topping)