Chocolate Frosty
Did I get your attention with the word “Frosty?” If you live anywhere near a Wendy’s fast food restaurant then you know what I’m talking about. The sweet treat that isn’t really ice cream and it’s not quite a milkshake. It’s in the in-between zone. And it must be eaten with a spoon as well as the occasionally slurping from the cup as it begins to melt.
Only 2 Ingredients
I’m one of those folks that likes my dessert right after dinner. I think it’s the whole salty and sweet combination that I love. Gene, on the other hand, likes his dinner to marinate in his stomach for a few hours before he is ready to dive into dessert. But whenever we go to Wendy’s to pickup lunch or dinner, I can usually convince him to have one of these treats right after we eat. And then it occurred to me, I need to learn to make these at home. This is handy if you don’t live close to a Wendy’s and everyone in my family loves to make this. If you have kids, it’s a fun and easy treat for them to make and you don’t have to worry about your Frostys melting on the drive home! This will make about 8-10 servings! With some help from an ice cream maker, you can make this special delight at home with only TWO ingredients. Yes, that is it. Two ingredients and 25 minutes is all it takes until you are in chocolate-y goodness heaven. Amen.
Enjoy!
Copycat Wendy's Chocolate Frosty
Print Pin RateIngredients
- 1 quart full fat chocolate milk
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chocolate milk and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Pour into canister of ice cream maker and freeze according to your ice cream maker's directions.
- I turn my ice cream maker on before pouring. This helps to prevent the liquid from sticking to the sides right away.
- And serve!
Notes
My ice cream maker bowl must be frozen before use. I cover it with plastic wrap (so it doesn’t form ice crystals on the bowl) and freeze for at least 24 hours-48 hours. When I’m ready to use it, I pull off plastic wrap, pop it into position and turn it on. Then I pour the mixture into the bowl as it is turning. It takes about 25 minutes for it to set up to a frosty consistency.
Veronica Gantley says
August 14, 2011 at 6:39 pmCool. what a great way to use my ice cream machine. I have one just like yours. Maybe I will make a strawberry frosty.
MaryBeth says
August 14, 2011 at 8:38 pmThe chocolate frosty is my favorite..my husband tends to lead to the vanilla. I love how easy this recipe is, I will have to make some.
Steve Cylka says
August 14, 2011 at 11:11 pmYou had me at FROSTY! I love those – everyone in my famiy does and my kids would love it if I made these. I may have to try!
Stefanie says
August 16, 2011 at 5:16 pmFrostys are the best! And this is so incredibly simple! Now I don't have to wait until I go to Wendy's to get a Frosty 🙂 yay!
Candy says
August 16, 2011 at 4:53 pmLove frostys and I love to make ice cream so this one is a no-brainer for me! Thanks for the recipe!
Abby says
August 18, 2011 at 5:46 pmI would so love a frosty right about now. I'll have to try this. Thanks for the recipe.
Jordan McCollum says
August 27, 2011 at 4:39 amI bet it's better for you than a real Frosty, too! (And we have the same ice cream maker! This week I posted a piña colada limonada sherbet. YUM. I love having an ice cream maker!)
Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says
September 9, 2011 at 4:12 pmIt looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe. Hope to see you on my blog:)
Eat Laugh Love says
August 28, 2012 at 6:50 pmSuper simple! How would this work with low-fat chocolate milk and fat-free condensed milk?
Thanks,
Dense
Genevieve says
August 30, 2012 at 7:41 pmHi Brandie,
I love the opportunity to make homemade frosties for my family, but most of my family members are lactose intolerant, so is there a way to make this lactose free? I was thinking of using Chocolate Silk Soymilk, but what can be used other than the sweetened condensed milk? Having to take a Lactaid pill with the first bite of anything with dairy takes the excitement out of any delicious food.
The Country Cook says
August 31, 2012 at 1:05 pmHi Genevieve! I'm so happy you found your way here from that article!! You could definitely use a soy milk for this. Just make sure you go with a brand that has a deep chocolate flavor. Now, as for the sweetened condensed milk, I've been racking my brain on that one. I don't have any lactose intolerant folks in my family so I'm not real familiar with many of the lactose-free products. You could make your own version at home. Just not sure how much work you want to put into making this. Condensed milk is just milk & sugar that has been reduced to give you that thick & rich consistency. Now, keep in mind, I'm not sure how any of this will affect the taste of the final product. But it might be worth a try to give your lactose-intolerant family members a try of a special treat they can't normally eat. 🙂
Ingredients:
3 cups Milk
1/2 cup White Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Salt
Directions: Add the soy milk and the sugar to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until volume is reduced to 1 cup. Add a few drops of vanilla to taste, and a pinch of salt. Cool before using. May be stored in the refrigerator.
As I said, I've never tried this but if you give it a shot, I'd love to know your results. 🙂
Barb says
August 31, 2012 at 2:30 pmTried this last night after seeing the Yahoo article and then finding your blog – I can't wait to make some of your other recipes! I used FF sweetened condensed milk because that is what I had. I did just use store brand chocolate milk. After half hour, it looked thick enough, but was not quite as thick upon removal(probably due to FF condenses milk) but really TASTY! No complaints from the family. Put the leftovers in the freezer and looking forward to eating tonight!
The Country Cook says
August 31, 2012 at 7:44 pmBarb – so glad to have you here! And I'm happy you've had a chance to try out the recipe too! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know the results & that you enjoyed it! Hope you find lots more recipes on here that you love!
BARBARA TESTA says
September 27, 2017 at 9:22 pmII DO NOT HAVE AN ICE CREAM MAKER,,,, I WILL HAVE TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET ONE???????????/
AM HAPPY TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE THE FROSTY
Qu says
September 4, 2012 at 12:44 amVery nice I didn't know you could make your own frosty at home lol.
The Better Baker says
December 21, 2012 at 12:51 pmWell if that doesn't beat all???? Leave it to you to come up with this amazing recipe. Pinning!
Anonymous says
July 30, 2013 at 7:02 amI have that exact ice cream maker and use it very often, so I just store my bucket in the freezer. I have wanted to duplicate a frosty forever now but couldn't come up with something that worked. I never would have thought of putting sweetened condensed milk in it! You are a genius. Thank you so much for your help and the next time I need a recipe http://www.thecountrycook.net will be the first place I look.(And from me, coming before google is a real honor.) Thanks Again!
Anonymous says
July 30, 2013 at 7:12 amSorry.. I just commenred and forgot to say my name is Anna but Thanks for the third time!
mamagoldielocks says
November 20, 2013 at 3:02 pmI made this yesterday for my kids after realizing our carton of chocolate milk was really close to its sell by date. It was FANTASTIC! I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but this was really good and the texture was awesome. Thanks for sharing! I love reading your blog!! 🙂
bobbie says
August 15, 2014 at 9:13 pmI love, love, love Frostys and excited to try your recipe. One question. Can I use those plastic bags that they put your groceries in at the store? Have LOTS of those.
Sheila says
July 13, 2017 at 3:52 pmDo you think this would work with the Chocolate Almond Milk & Fat Free condensed milk?
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
July 14, 2017 at 8:50 pmHi Sheila! I just don’t know to be honest. I’m not sure how well it will hold up. If you give it a try – let me know! 🙂
Elaine says
May 6, 2019 at 2:06 pmHi. Saw this recipe and love frosty s. Anyway to make them without a ice cream machine? Ty
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
May 8, 2019 at 9:15 amHi Elaine! To be totally honest, I have never tried it. I suppose you could but I would have to test it out to see what would work.