We live in a day and age where there is a coffee shop on every street corner and many of us have grown accustomed to having coffee beyond that one cup to wake us up in the mornings. There are so many ways to enjoy your coffee from lattes to cappuccinos to ice blended mochas. Summertime is upon us, so what better way to enjoy your coffee than as a creamy, velvety ice blended frappe with an absolutely addictive combination of flavors. We’ve come to love this quick and easy Raspberry Hazelnut Frappe. Its a decadent ice blended coffee drink that will transport you to the streets of Italy with its notes of rich chocolate, lush raspberry and fragrant hazelnut. We had the pleasure of creating another great recipe as part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program. This summer time drink creation was inspired by Godiva Coffee . We gravitated towards using their Chocolate Truffle coffee figuring that Godiva knew a thing or two about chocolate, and they were spot on.
This is a perfect drink to enjoy in the morning with your favorite pastry or with a leisurely weekend brunch. I’d be just as happy enjoying one as a refreshing afternoon treat. You can even try mixing it up a bit by changing the flavor profile to incorporate French vanilla, almond, orange, or even kick it up a notch by using Chambord Liquor instead of raspberry syrup for a cocktail concoction.
Decadent Raspberry Hazelnut Frappe
Inactive time: 10 mins. Active time: 5 mins. Makes 1 frappe
Ingredients:
4 oz. (½ cup) of prepared Godiva Chocolate Truffle Coffee (I prefer brewing it at espresso strength for a more concentrated flavor)
2 Tbs. half and half (I used hazelnut flavored creamer)
2 tsp. hazelnut syrup
2 tsp. raspberry syrup
1 cup crushed ice
Garnishes (optional):
shaved chocolate
whipped cream
raspberries
mint leaves
Directions:
- Brew coffee using a ratio of about 1 ½ tbs. coffee per cup of water. (We used a single brew coffee maker and used the espresso strength setting that uses less water and brews a stronger coffee)
- Set aside the coffee to reach room temperature or place it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to cool quickly.
- Add the room temperature coffee, creamer, raspberry and hazelnut syrups along with the ice into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the drink into a tall glass and top it with whipped cream.
- Use a micro-plane (or fine grater) to grate a piece of your favorite fine chocolate over the top and garnish with mint leaves and a raspberry.
Enjoy!!
It's the perfect blend of chocolate, raspberries and hazelnut. Great on a warm summer day!
As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program with Godiva Coffee, we received two bags of Godiva coffee.
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This sounds perfect for a day like today! I’m sitting in my apartment with the AC on, but I just curled my hair and I’m hot! I need one of these bad boys to cool down. 🙂
oooh, hazenut and coffee love me, and i love them… coffee with whip cream is just as irrresistable as red high heels! must have it.
sorry about our interrupted call~ augh! my family…
Oh yum! Also that coffee cake in the background looks delicious too!
Lindsey@Lindselicious: Nothing like sipping a frozen drink to cool down after curling your hair 🙂
Louise: hazelnut and coffee is such a wonderful combo! 🙂 I love your family!
Jean: Thanks Jean!!
Today was my first day back to driving my son to school. I wish I had one of your cool coffee drinks for the long hot drive. Looks and sounds delicious!
Coffee, dark truffles and hazelnut – heaven!
I can almost taste this through the monitor. I don’t normally like anything fruity in my coffee, but this looks convincing enough to try.
Mmmmmm mmmm mmmmm this frappe looks sooo yummy!
Renee Fontes: It has been hot these day and I agree – what better way to cool down on a long hot drive then an ice cold frappe! 🙂
Vlad: definitely a sublime combination…
Amee: 🙂 yay – glad we got you thinking of about fruity flavors in your coffee!
Jen: thanks!!!!