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How To Make A Copycat Wendy’s Frosty At Home

Did you know that you an make a delicious frosty right at home? This amazing copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe is so easy and yummy!

The Wendy’s Frosty is super popular! This copycat wendy’s frosty recipe is great for the whole family! It’s the real deal and frosty fans will love this tasty chocolate treat. The taste of a wendy’s homemade frosty treat will always stand the test of time! DOn’t forget to check out these 35 Of The Best Copycat Restaurant Recipes To Try At Home.

Have you ever had one?

They are seriously the best! If you haven’t had a Wendy’s Frosty before, you are seriously missing out! They are thick, creamy, and super delicious. Plus, they are really easy to make at home. If you want to try any of the copycat wendy’s recipes this homemade version of a large chocolate frosty is great!

All you need is some ice cream, milk, and chocolate syrup. Just blend everything together and voila- you have a delicious, homemade Wendy’s Frosty! Give it a try today and you’ll be hooked in no time. Goes perfectly with some hot fries or a burger!

How does Wendy’s make frostys so creamy and thick?

The secret to making a Wendy’s Frosty at home is using high-quality ice cream, along with plenty of milk and chocolate syrup. Simply combine all of these ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

The resulting frosty will be just as thick, creamy, and delicious as the ones you get at the restaurant!

What flavor is a Wendy Frosty??

Wendy’s Frostys are typically made with vanilla ice cream, but you can really use any flavor you want. If you want a chocolate frosty, just use chocolate ice cream instead. For this recipe it’s a mix!

Is Wendy’s Frosty a milkshake?

The Wendy’s Frosty is technically a chocolate milkshake, but it is made with ice cream instead of milk, which makes it thicker and more like a soft serve dessert. It’s a favorite fast food frozen treat!

How many calories are in a Wendy’s Frosty?

A small Wendy’s Frosty has 410 calories, while a large has 630. This recipe makes four small frosties or two large ones. If you want you can try with the low-fat versions of these ingredients.

How long will a Wendy’s Frosty last in the fridge?

A Wendy’s Frosty will last in the fridge for about 2 hours before it starts to melt. After that, it will still be edible but won’t be as thick or creamy. The frosty consistency of the wendy’s chocolate frosty gives a creamy texture or this original frosty recipe.

What ingredients will I need for this amazing frosty?

Wendy’s Frosty Ingredients

Nesquik Chocolate Flavor Powder
whole milk
heavy cream
sweetened condensed milk
vanilla extract
vanilla ice cream

You won’t need any heavy whipping cream, skim milk, corn syrup, whipped cream or chocolate almond milk for this wendys frosty.

This copycat frosty recipe is the real thing and is great with french fries! You can get all of the simple frosty ingredients at a grocery store for a yummy after school snack. Make this wendy’s chocolate frosty next time in your own kitchen!

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How To Make A Copycat Wendy's Frosty At Home
Yield: 3-4 servings

How To Make A Copycat Wendy's Frosty At Home

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

This copycat wendy's frosty recipe is so good and easy to make! Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoon Nesquik Chocolate Flavor Powder
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Pour into air tight container and freeze for 5-6 hours
  3. Stir every hour to avoid any overly icy patches and uneven freezing.

Notes

  • Notes:
  • Adding the vanilla ice cream helps to stabilize the soft serve.
  • If you are person that prefers the icy version of a frosty (after you purchase and freeze it at home it becomes icier) if you want that consistency you can leave the ice cream out or add ice cubes when blending!

    Nutrition Information

    Yield

    4

    Serving Size

    1

    Amount Per Serving Calories 417Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 16gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 80mgSodium 146mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 1gSugar 35gProtein 10g

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