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Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty: An Easy Copycat of a Classic Treat

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.

Wendy's Chocolate Frosty

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!

Wendy's Chocolate Frosty
It can be helpful to whisk the ingredients in a pitcher and then add them to the ice cream cylinder.

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.

Wendy's Chocolate Frosty

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!

Wendy's Chocolate Frosty

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Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty: An Easy Copycat of a Classic Treat

Easy Wendy's Chocolate Frosty Copycat recipe with only 3 ingredients
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Anytime, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 327 kcal

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.

Notes

Substitutes

You can substitute reduced-fat milk for whole milk, which will slightly alter the taste.

Enhancing Chocolate Milk

Not all chocolate milk is created the same; some boast a rich, robust chocolate flavor, while others focus more on sweetness, with varying amounts of sugar.

Sweetness

When preparing an ice cream mixture, it’s essential to taste it before placing it in the ice cream freezer. After combining the ingredients, check the mixture for sweetness and chocolate intensity. If the flavor isn’t quite right, you can easily enhance it by simply adding 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, stirring until it dissolves, and then tasting again. If additional sweetness is needed, continue to add sugar one tablespoon at a time until you achieve your desired level.

Chocolate Flavor

Similarly, if the chocolate flavor falls flat, incorporate chocolate ice cream syrup, mixing well and tasting until the mixture reaches that perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate richness.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Chocolate Ice Cream, Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty, Wendy’s Frosty Copycat
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