This chilled espresso frappé combines strong cold espresso with milk, ice, and sugar, blended to a creamy texture and topped with whipped cream. A classic Greek-style iced coffee treat.
Espresso Frappé
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This chilled espresso frappé combines strong cold espresso with milk, ice, and sugar, blended to a creamy texture and topped with whipped cream. A classic Greek-style iced coffee treat.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 4.0 fl oz (120.0 ml)chilled strong espresso
- 5.0 fl oz (150.0 ml)whole milk
- 1 ½ cups (340.0 g)ice
- 1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
- 1.0 oz (30.0 ml)whipped cream
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Instructions
- Brew and chill strong espresso or use chilled espresso if available.
- Add chilled espresso, whole milk, ice, and sugar to a blender.
- Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and thick.
- Pour into a 16 oz glass, top with whipped cream, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use freshly brewed espresso chilled in the fridge for best flavor. Substitute half-and-half for richer texture.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make espresso frappé?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make espresso frappé ahead?
Best enjoyed right away. Freeze leftovers in ice-pop molds, or blend them again with a splash of milk.
How do I make espresso frappé dairy-free?
Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
162
Calories / serving
6.7g
Fat
20.7g
Carbs
5.3g
Protein
20.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~162 cal · 7g fat · 21g carbs · 5g protein · 21g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 162 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 31 min·1.8 mi·~3650 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 22 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
- Moderate cycling 16 min·3.2 mi
- Swimming laps 23 min
- Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
- Stair climbing 15 min·~1350 steps
- Dancing 26 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 16 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 38 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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