The Strawberry Dreamcake and Other Summer-Friendly Treats
In many locations throughout the country, summer is the peak season for strawberries. It’s also the time of year when people especially crave chilled treats. While cake, pie and other desserts using strawberries can certainly show off this sweet fruit, the Strawberry Dreamcake – one of the newer frozen custard treats available at Freddy’s – combines our freshly churned frozen custard with strawberries. Keep reading to learn more about strawberry and cake creations to enjoy as well as other summer-friendly treats to try!
What is a Strawberry Dreamcake?
On the menu at Freddy’s, our Strawberry Dreamcake treat offers the sweet indulgence of a creamy and fruity combination. This frozen custard treat incorporates cheesecake pieces in addition to vanilla frozen custard and whipped cream. It also features strawberry purée and cinnamon streusel. More generally, a dream cake is a mouthwatering type of cake that often includes layers of soft, moist cake with fruity and/or creamy fillings and toppings similar to a strawberry shortcake. While chocolate is a popular flavor, many other variations also exist, including Danish and Hawaiian preparations. If you want to make this kind of cake using a favorite summer fruit, a recipe like this one from Southern Living explores how to make a Strawberry Dream Cake. In this cake, there are two layers of cake, as well as two layers of whipped frosting, both interspersed and topped with fresh strawberries.
Creating Your Own Strawberry Dreamcake-Inspired Treats
The Strawberry Dreamcake isn’t the only opportunity to explore the sweet pairing of strawberries and frozen custard or make cool summer treats inspired by Freddy’s offerings or other dream cakes. Whether you opt to use vanilla, chocolate or a blend of both flavors, the create-your-own feature at Freddy’s allows you to design your own version of a strawberry and custard treat. If your favorite strawberry combination involves chocolate, use chocolate custard and whipped cream for the creamy elements and chocolate brownie bites for a cake-like contrast to the strawberries. For a dessert inspired by a dream cake, buy a pint or quart of Freddy’s frozen custard for the filling, premade cake and strawberry sauce or fresh strawberries. This guide to making a cake with baked and frozen components from Food Network provides step-by-step instructions on the construction process. Simply swap the recommended crunchy filling for strawberries instead!
Strawberry Dreamcake and Other Summer Treats at Freddy’s
Available as a sundae, concrete or shake, Freddy’s Strawberry Dreamcake makes the perfect cool, creamy treat for summer. While this particular sweet may not be limited to summertime enjoyment, frozen treats in general are even more desirable during these typically hotter months. In addition to classic frozen custard favorites at Freddy’s like the Signature Turtle and the Dirt ‘n Worms, guests may also want to try some of these recent or limited-time additions to our menu this summer!
Frosts: Strawberry is not the only fruit flavor that pairs deliciously with creamy vanilla custard. At Freddy’s, enjoy the bright citrusy taste of your choice in a custard treat like the Lemon Cream Frost or the Orange Cream Frost.
Key Lime Pie Concrete: As another fruity and fresh option, the Key Lime Pie Concrete is a special addition to our menu for the warmer months! This frozen treat blends an entire slice of Key Lime Pie into vanilla frozen custard for a tangy and creamy creation. Finished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon streusel, there’s no need to buy ice cream or make a pie, when it is so easy to order this summer-friendly treat from a Freddy’s near you!
Cold Brew Caramel Crunch: Satisfy your need for caffeine and your craving for a sweet treat with this selection from Freddy’s. In addition to the combination of cold brew coffee and vanilla frozen custard, the inclusion of Heath® Toffee pieces, caramel sauce and a whipped cream finish may lift your mood and give you a little energy boost if needed!
Whether you are craving a Strawberry Dreamcake, steakburgers or a variety of other scrumptious savory and sweet menu items, stop by your local Freddy’s today. If you haven’t already joined our Freddy’s Rewards program or checked out our app, now is the perfect time to do so. Then, you can make ordering your favorite dishes even easier and quickly access the points that you are accumulating toward FREE rewards. To celebrate summer or as a special gift for any time of the year, purchase Freddy's Gift Cards for their next Strawberry Dreamcake or any of their other favorite treats, sides or sandwiches at Freddy’s!