Description
This copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe recreates the iconic creamy and chocolaty frozen treat right at home with simple ingredients. Combining sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip, chocolate milk, and vanilla extract, it delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and rich chocolate flavor with a smooth, thick texture reminiscent of the original Frosty.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosty Base
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip
- 8 cups chocolate 1% milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, pour in the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate 1% milk, and vanilla extract. Stir well to blend these ingredients evenly and ensure the vanilla is distributed throughout the mixture.
- Add Cool Whip: Gently fold in the entire 8 oz tub of Cool Whip to the milk mixture. Use a spatula to incorporate it smoothly without deflating the whipped texture too much, aiming for a creamy and airy base.
- Mix Until Smooth: Continue stirring gently until the mixture is well combined and smooth, with no lumps, resulting in a light and creamy consistency similar to a Frosty.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour. This helps the Frosty mixture firm up slightly and enhances the cold, refreshing taste.
- Serve: Pour the chilled mixture into serving glasses or Frosty-style cups. Optionally, use a spoon to scoop for thicker texture or a straw if preferred. Enjoy immediately as a frosty, creamy frozen treat.
Notes
- For a thicker Frosty, freeze the mixture for about 30 minutes after chilling and stir before serving.
- Use chocolate 1% milk for the best balance of flavor and lightness; whole milk will make it richer but less like the original.
- Vanilla extract is essential to replicate the signature Wendy’s Frosty flavor.
- This recipe does not require any cooking or baking, making it quick and easy to prepare.
