Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty inspired this delicious ice cream recipe, requiring just three ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a treat that both kids and adults will love!
Easy Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
With only three ingredients, this is an easy ice cream recipe! I got it from my brother-in-law, who makes a lot of ice cream for family gatherings. It has a light chocolate flavor and soft serve texture, and is a copycat recipe for Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty. If you freeze it overnight, it becomes solid and scoopable with a different texture. However, it is still just as delicious as fresh churned.
Three Ingredients in Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty Copycat
This recipe calls for chocolate milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a frozen whipped topping such as Cool Whip. Simply mix all three ingredients with a whisk until they’re well combined. There’s no need to stress over any small lumps of whipped topping; as shown in the photo below, it is unnecessary to fully dissolve them. Those little lumps will blend in perfectly when the ice cream is churned!
Use Whole-Fat Chocolate Milk for Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty Copycat
I recommend using whole chocolate milk instead of reduced-fat versions for the best flavor and texture in this ice cream. The richness of whole chocolate milk contributes to a creamier version due to the higher fat content. However, use two percent chocolate milk if you prefer a reduced-fat version. While the texture may be slightly less creamy, this alternative will still yield a delightful ice cream with a satisfying chocolate flavor.
Use an Ice Cream Machine
You will need an ice cream machine for this recipe—either a traditional ice cream freezer or a countertop model. Simply follow the manufacturer’s instructions for churning. Depending on the size of your ice cream maker, you might have some ice cream mix left over, which can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week.
Leftovers
For a taste reminiscent of Wendy’s Frosty, this ice cream is best enjoyed immediately after freezing, achieving a soft-serve consistency. However, freeze any leftover ice cream to create scoopable ice cream. Either way, this recipe yields a delicious and easy-to-make treat! Enjoy!
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Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty: An Easy Copycat of a Classic Treat
Equipment
- ice cream freezer
Ingredients
- ½ gallon chocolate milk, whole milk fat
- (1) 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- (1) 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool-Whip used)
Instructions
- Mix the chocolate milk and sweetened condensed milk in a large pourable container. Stir until well mixed. Then, stir in the whipped topping, breaking it up with a whisk. Do not worry if small lumps remain. They will be mixed in when the ice cream is churned.
- Place the mix in an ice cream freezer and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately.