How to Compare Ice Cream vs. Frozen Custard This Summer
When it comes to ice cream vs. frozen custard, we at Freddy’s are firmly Team Frozen Custard, as our name and our menu make clear. However, the deliciousness of frozen custard’s sometimes competitor, ice cream, can’t be denied. In the spirit of celebrating these two treats in their peak season, take a look at our list of summer sweet superlatives to see how they match up!
How to Compare Ice Cream vs. Frozen Custard this Summer
While frozen custard is our favorite at Freddy’s, there is plenty of appreciation to go around when it comes to cold and delicious treats, especially during the summer. To celebrate the season and have a little fun with these beloved frozen goodies, here are five superlatives that might appear in a summer sweet yearbook when comparing these tasty treats!
1. Most Likely to be Celebrated in August: Frozen Custard
According to National Today, August 8 is National Frozen Custard Day! As with National Steakburger Day in February, you can imagine our excitement at Freddy’s when this month and day draw near. While we prioritize our guests’ enjoyment of our menu selections throughout the year, we often do a little something extra to highlight two of our favorite foods on their celebratory days. To make sure that you don’t miss any specials or deals that may happen (and keep track of your rewards points with each order), download the Freddy’s app at Google Play or the App Store! If you are wondering how to make the most of this August date, here’s a list of some of the best ways to celebrate National Frozen Custard Day.
2. Most Likely to Be For Sale from a Truck: Ice Cream
When you run out of your house to the familiar musical notes and sound of a truck rumbling down your street, you’re most likely to find ice cream treats. With the continued growth of specialty food trucks of all kinds, as shared by Toast, finding a mobile provider of frozen custard may become easier in the future. However, if you are looking for frozen custard to enjoy today, just order one of our delicious treats from the Freddy’s near you for dine-in, carry-out or delivery!
3. Most Likely to Use Egg Yolks: Frozen Custard
Frozen custard wins this one! In fact, the USDA distinguishes frozen custard from ice cream based on the amount of egg yolks in the product. The presence or greater amount of egg yolks often results in a richer, creamier taste in frozen custard vs. ice cream. If you want to make your own frozen custard, here are some frozen custard recipes to try.
4. Most Likely to Have a Song Written about It: Ice Cream
If you think about ice cream vs. frozen custard in relation to music, one song (or a few) may come to mind, likely about ice cream. (We’ll spare you the lyrics of the one you may have shouted while awaiting the arrival of an ice cream truck, so as not to give you an earworm for the rest of the day.) One summer, NPR’s “All Songs Considered” even collected listeners' favorite songs about ice cream and did an entire show about them!
5. Most Likely to be Served in Many Ways: Frozen Custard and Ice Cream (co-winners!)
Whether destined for a cup, a cone, a sandwich or a sundae, there’s no battle of ice cream vs. frozen custard to be had. While each one brings its own unique characteristics to these preparations and many more, they both make delicious summertime treats for people to enjoy! If your frozen custard craving is calling to you, visit a Freddy’s location today for one of our available treats or to create your own frozen custard dish! You might also enjoy one of our new summer arrivals as listed below:
Dr Pepper® Frost: Available for a limited time only, the unique 23 flavors of Dr. Pepper paired with Freddy’s vanilla frozen custard combine into a creamy and refreshing treat. If you are looking for a fruity variation, try the Orange Cream Frost or Lemon Cream Frost instead.
Cold Brew Caramel Crunch: If you need a little boost and a little sweetness, then consider this frozen custard creation. Enjoy candy (Heath® toffee bar), coffee, caramel, and vanilla frozen custard in this cool, creamy treat!
Strawberry Dreamcake: For one flavorful sundae, concrete or shake, we pair strawberries with our rich vanilla frozen custard. Then, to make this already incredible combination of custard and strawberries even better, we add cheesecake pieces and cinnamon streusel.
In a comparison between ice cream vs. frozen custard, we’ll pick frozen custard every time. However, there’s a lot to celebrate about these two summer favorites and many other frozen treats, especially in providing some cooling and refreshing relief from the heat of summer! For our frozen custard summer specials or our standard selection of mouthwatering preparations, visit your local Freddy’s today!