Starbucks' Mocha Coconut Frappuccino

Cooks4_6's Note:

This is my absolute favorite chilled coffee drink and a must try if you like coconut! You can substitute the milk and sugar for 2 cups of ice milk for a smoother, more creamy drink if you prefer!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ¾ cup strong coffee (chilled)
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1⁄3; cup Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 cups ice
• ½ cup whipped cream , canned

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F
2. Spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast coconut in the oven.
3. Stir the coconut around every 10 minutes or so for even browning. After 25 to 30 minutes the shredded coconut should be light brown. Cool it off.
4. Make double-strength coffee by brewing with twice the coffee required by your coffee maker. That should be 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per each cup of coffee.
5. Chill before using.
6. To make the drinks, combine cold coffee, milk, 1/3 cup of the toasted coconut, 1/3 cup chocolate syrup, and sugar in a blender. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds to dissolve sugar.
7. Add ice and blend until ice is crushed and the drink is smooth.
8. Pour drinks into two 16-ounce glasses. Garnish each drink with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate, and a pinch of some of the remaining toasted coconut. Add a straw to each one.

Reviews

[Chef #165217]

This recipe was created by Todd Wilbur for his book "Top Secret Recipes Unlocked" (Penguin/Putnam 2009)

[Kittencalskitchen]

really it just can't get any better than this, I will make again but I probably will omit the coconut next time the drink itself is truly wonderful, thanks for sharing!

[Baby Kato]

Wonderful just wonderful. What a coffee. I love... love... coffee, toasted coconut and whipped cream. I was in heaven. This sweet, rich, creamy coffee was perfect. I used a strong Kona coffee and 1% milk, it worked great. Thank you so much for sharing what will be a well used recipe in my home.