Copycat Wendy's Strawberry Frosty
Description
A copycat Wendy's Strawberry Frosty that gets the texture right — malted milk powder for that signature flavor, and a short freeze after blending for real Frosty density. Thick enough to eat with a spoon.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 2 tablespoons malted milk powder
- 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- 4 fresh strawberries, sliced, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, until scoopable but still firm.
- Add the ice cream, malted milk powder, strawberry syrup, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the milk to a blender.
- Blend on low, then medium, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the remaining milk only if the blender stalls, one tablespoon at a time. Stop as soon as the mixture is smooth — over-blending will thin it.
- Divide between two glasses and freeze, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until thick enough to hold a spoon upright.
- Top with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and an extra drizzle of strawberry syrup. Serve with a spoon.
Equipment
- Blender
- Tall glasses
Notes
- Use plain malted milk powder, not Ovaltine. Ovaltine is chocolate-flavored.
- Skip the strawberry syrup and add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for a vanilla Frosty.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Soften 10–15 minutes and stir with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 2gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 873IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 293mgIron: 0.3mg