Starbucks Tiramisu Frappuccino Recipe — Easy Copycat at Home
This homemade Tiramisu Frappuccino is my copycat version of the Starbucks classic - everything you love about the original, made right in your blender. Featuring all the flavors of the classic Italian dessert, this decadent coffee drink is a delicious way to start your day.
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What Do I Need to Make a Tiramisu Frappuccino?
Since you can typically find all the ingredients needed to make most Starbucks recipes in your grocery store, making your favorite flavored drinks at home couldn't be easier! So, if you're a fan of the tiramisu Frappuccino, you're going to need to have these ingredients on hand:
- Ice
- Coffee
- Whole milk
- Caramel sauce
- Hazelnut extract
- Chocolate syrup
- Espresso powder
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla syrup
- Whipped cream
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How Do I Make a Tiramisu Frappuccino?
If you're ready to try this secret menu recipe, you'll be happy to know that it's super simple to blend up this frozen coffee drink. Just follow these simple steps to prepare your dessert-inspired coffee at home.
Step One: Blend the Coffee Ingredients
Add the ice, coffee, caramel, chocolate syrup, espresso powder, cocoa powder, vanilla syrup, hazelnut extract, and whole milk to the pitcher of your blender. Blend all the ingredients until the ice is finely chopped and the drink is smooth and creamy.
Step Two: Serve the Frappuccino
Pour the blended coffee drink into a glass and top with whipped cream. Garnish with extra cocoa powder, and enjoy your homemade Starbucks Tiramisu Cappuccino.
Tiramisu Frappuccino Substitution Ideas
Since this blended drink is so simple to make at home, it's also easy to customize! That means you can swap out ingredients to create a similar flavor profile, even if you don't have everything on the ingredient list in your kitchen right now. Try these substitution ideas to make a delicious Starbucks copycat at home.
- Replace the hazelnut extract. While hazelnut extract is a great way to add tons of flavor to your frozen coffee, it's not the most common ingredient in your kitchen. If you don't have any hazelnut extract on hand, you can substitute toffee syrup, vanilla extract, or almond extract.
- Try different types of caramel. Caramel comes in a variety of other forms. And the good news is that you can use almost any kind of caramel in this Frappuccino recipe. In addition to caramel sauce, you can also use caramel syrup.
- Make it with different milk. Whole milk is the classic option when blending a Frappuccino. But you can use any milk you want. Substitute low-fat milk or half and half. Or use your favorite dairy-free milk substitute.
How to Store
Frappuccinos are best enjoyed right away, but if you have leftovers you can store them in the freezer for up to an hour. Give it a quick re-blend before serving. The drink will separate if left in the fridge, so the freezer is your best bet for short-term storage.
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers topped with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, then finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. Tiramisu and coffee go hand in hand, which is what makes it such a perfect inspiration for a Frappuccino.
Since this drink isn't on the official menu, you'll need to order it as a secret menu item. Ask for a venti coffee Frappuccino with ½ pump hazelnut syrup, ½ pump toffee nut syrup, one pump caramel flan syrup (or one pump caramel and one pump vanilla), one pump mocha syrup, and one espresso shot. Top with caramel whipped cream, caramel flan sauce, and mocha drizzle.
You have a few great options. Espresso gives the most authentic flavor and can be made with an espresso maker, stovetop pot, or instant espresso powder. Strongly brewed coffee is an easy substitute if you don't have an espresso maker. Cold brew is another great option since it goes straight into the blender without needing to cool down first.
A blender really is essential for getting the right smooth, frozen texture. Without one, you could make a tiramisu-inspired iced coffee instead - just mix the coffee, syrups, and milk over ice and top with whipped cream. It won't have the same frozen, creamy consistency but the flavors will still be there.
Try Different Coffee Varieties
Try adding these different coffee varieties to your recipe to see which one you like best:
- Espresso. The classic way to make a homemade Frappuccino is by using espresso. You can prepare espresso at home using an espresso maker, stovetop espresso pot, or instant espresso powder.
- Strong coffee. If you don't have an espresso maker, the next best option for frozen coffee is strongly brewed coffee. Brewing a pot of strong coffee in your coffeemaker is a simple way to add flavor to your drink.
- Cold brew. When you use cold brew coffee in your Frappuccino recipe, you don't have to wait for the coffee to cool! Pour the cold brew coffee into the blender and blend it up!
This post was originally published July 29, 2023 and updated March 25, 2026 with new tips, and frequently asked questions.
Starbucks Tiramisu Frappuccino Copycat
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- ¼ cup coffee
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Add the ice, coffee, caramel, chocolate syrup, espresso powder, cocoa powder, vanilla syrup, hazelnut extract, and whole milk to a blender.
- Blend together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Pour into desired cup and top with whipped cream and extra cocoa powder.
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