Rich and creamy Wendy’s Frosty is available in chocolate, vanilla, and a surprise orange take on the classic treat. Yeah, you can always make a homemade version and enjoy the nostalgia at home anytime.
How to prepare Wendy’s Orange Cream Frosty
Combine vanilla ice cream, orange juice concentrate, and milk in a blender and blend until smooth to bring back the 1990s Wendy’s Orange Cream Frosty experience. Add milk for texture and drop in some orange zest for citrus-notes! The perfect way to enjoy this light, crisp drink is in a cold glass that you can easily sip over any event.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream: The better your quality of vanilla, the creamier it will be.
- 1 cup orange juice — Freshly squeezed for best flavor or go with high-quality store-bought
- 1/4 cup milk — whole for creaminess or a dairy-free alternative if you prefer.
- Granulated Sugar: you can minimize it based on the sweet of your orange Juice1 tablespoon
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract — this boosts the creamy hint of vanilla already in the Frosty.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and enriches flavor.
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the vanilla ice cream, orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Process until smooth and silky.
- Consistency: If the Frosty mixture is too thick, add a little more milk and blend until desired consistency. To make a thicker Frosty, hope for some ice cubes or freeze for about minutes.
- Immediately Serve: For the best texture and flavor, pour your orange Frosty into a chilled glass or bowl immediately to enjoy.
- Garnish (if desired): A twist of orange, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of orange zest will add an additional hint of citrus flavor and visual appeal.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with fresh fruit: Serve with sweet fruit slices such as strawberries or kiwi for a tasty summer day snack.
- Some Extra Tang: Splash a little bit of lemon or lime juice to double down on that Frosty tartness.
- Frozen: Mold must be very clean before you add the mixture to it, or it will ruin mini popsicles. I poured a few tablespoons of chilled syrup mix into my IKEA ice cube tray & froze them, delicious (FROSTY) orange flavored.
Tips and Variations
- Play with Juices: Blood orange and tangerine juice have their own flavor so why not try those out instead?
- Make It Your Own: Control the sugar content by the level of sweetness of your juice and your taste so you are never in doubt.
- Creamier: Want a super creamy Frosty? Replace 1/2 of the milk with cream.
- For a little kick: Add some lime (or lemon) zest to bring out the citrus notes.
- Store Fronts Chill Glass: Storefronts are chillin’ our glass, a smooth, refreshing experience.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh mint leaves or an orange slice for presentation.
Preparation Time
- Active Time: 5 minutes
- Serving 2
Nutrition Information
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 42g
- Protein: 5g
Note: Nutrition Facts are approximate values that can vary based on brands of products used.
Ingredient Substitutes
- Vanilla ice cream: For dairy-free, use coconut milk ice cream
- Orange Juice: For a totally different twist, swap regular juice for blood orange. Peach Nectar: Searching for something on the sweeter side?
- Sugar: Sub with maple syrup, honey, or a calorie free sweetener to reduce sugar.
- Vanilla extract: Use almond extract or orange extract for different favorite flavors in place of vanilla.
- Sea salt or himalayan pink salt: For a more nuanced taste over regular table salt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a way to make the Frosty without using a blender?
Mixing the ingredients up with a hand mixer, or just a whisk and a bowl is how you can make this Frosty without needing your blender. It might be a bit chunkier, but it will still taste awesome.
A non-dairy version for this Frosty?
Replace caramel ice cream with coconut or almond milk ice cream and substitute cow’s milk for almond milk.
Is it possible to prepare this recipe sugar-free?
Use a no calorie sweetener (like stevia or erythritol) in place of granulated sugar to make your Frosty sugar-free.
Can I keep extra Frosty in the freezer?
Leftovers can be stored in a freezer-friendly container for up to 1 week. Removed from packaging, defrosted, and stirred smooth.
My Frosty is too sweet / tart, what can I do?
Taste and if too sweet add milk or lemon (and sour sugar) if tart, until you have it right.
Can you add some vodka to take this recipe up a notch?
Sprinkle orange liqueur or vodka, and adults can feel better, too, so suit yourself.
Conclusion
These 3 ingredients orange cream frosty is a rich and creamy delicious treat, just like the Wendy’s version! Adjust the flavor to taste and add fruit or mint for garnish. Make this childhood favorite dessert anytime and tag me on social media #HomemadeFrosty.
Wendy’s Orange Cream Frosty Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Blend Ingredients
Add the vanilla ice cream, orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Process until smooth and silky.
Consistency
If the Frosty mixture is too thick, add a little more milk and blend until desired consistency. To make a thicker Frosty, hope for some ice cubes or freeze for about minutes.
Immediately Serve
For the best texture and flavor, pour your orange Frosty into a chilled glass or bowl immediately to enjoy.
Garnish (if desired)
A twist of orange, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of orange zest will add an additional hint of citrus flavor and visual appeal.
