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This EASY 4 ingredient Homemade Chocolate Frosty is such a fun dessert for a hot summer day. It’s everyone’s favorite childhood treat…made at home, made healthier, and made so easily! These Frosty’s are ice cold and super creamy, just like the Wendy’s version. But, they’re actually better, because they’re made with real chocolate, cream, and vanilla. Trust me here, this Frosty is SO VERY GOOD, all of my brothers have approved. There’s nothing not to love about this sweet and creamy chocolate Frosty. It’s everyone’s favorite…from kids to adults.
You guys, you guys! I made us a homemade chocolate Frosty, and honestly, it’s really delicious. Just like Wendy’s texture wise, but with better chocolate flavor.
I’ve said this many time over now, but as a kid I didn’t enjoy fast food very much. I think I ate it a few times as a young, young child. But I moved on from fast food pretty early on in life…
I was a weird kid, I loved carrots and ranch as a snack, and always ate my broccoli.
But I wasn’t that weird because I still loved a good DQ blizzard. And on rare occasions, a Wendy’s Frosty. I say rare because if the family was getting something sweet, we’d eat mom’s homemade desserts. Or if we were lucky, we’d grab a blizzard. It was rare that my mom ever took us to Wendy’s. We just didn’t eat fast food. But every once in a while we’d grab a Frosty.
The other day I was driving by Wendy’s and thinking about those Frosty’s. It got me wondering if I could make something similar at home. I just had to try it…and now here we are.
I wasn’t sure I could make an exact replica – and I didn’t, but in my opinion, it’s even better. Just as cold, just as creamy, but with real chocolate flavor and hints of vanilla.
Details
What I love so much about this recipe is just how easy it is. Just four ingredients that you possible have in your kitchen right now.
Chocolate milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla.
The process is as follows. Freeze the chocolate milk into ice cubes. Then blend in the blender with the cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla (I add a pinch of salt too). Blend until really creamy, then serve it up right away in short milk or juice glasses.
A few more notes
I did take the effort to make homemade chocolate milk, but it’s just milk, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla blended together. So the effort was an five extra minutes, and well worth it for the flavor.
I also love that I can easily adjust the amount of sugar. I love things less sweet, but you might like them sweeter. So add more or less sweetener according to your taste.
The recipe makes a good amount of chocolate ice cubes so you won’t be able to fit them all in your blender at once. Leave some in the freezer so you can enjoy a Frosty any time of day!
Simple as that. It’s COLD and CREAMY and just so darn delicious. I love that the chocolate and vanilla flavors really stand out. And the texture? Well it’s just like Wendy’s – perfection.
The real question?
How do you enjoy your frosty? Plain Jane and with a spoon…or do you order a side of fries for dipping?
I was always a spoon person. But I will say, I think a milkshake and fries are a really great combo!
So, what’s your preference?
Looking for other frozen Summer recipes? Here are some favorites:
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Fudge Pops
Swirled Berry Ice Cream Butter Cake
Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pretzel Cake
Homemade Double the Fudge Buster Bars
Lastly, if you make this Homemade Chocolate Frosty, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Homemade Chocolate Frosty
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 301 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chocolate milk
- 1/2-1 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Divide the chocolate milk between ice cube trays and freeze overnight. 2. In a blender, combine about half the ice cubes, the cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more cream if needed to thin, or additional ice cubes to make thicker. Taste and add sweet milk as desired. Enjoy!3. Keep the remaining ice cubes in the freezer to make more Frosty's another time!
Notes
Homemade Chocolate Milk:Â in a blender combine 5 cups milk, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until combined. Chocolate milk will keep 1 week in the fridge.Â
When you use cocoa powder are you using regular cocoa powder such as Hershey or a Dutch cocoa? What is your favorite cocoa powder?
Hey Beth,
I like to use Ghiradelli cocoa powder:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
What fry recipe did you use for the ones in the picture? They look amazing also!
Hey Jessie,
You can follow this fry recipe, just skip the rosemary:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/tuscan-fries/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Any suggestions to make this alcoholic? Asking for a friend
Hey Zak,
You could add some vodka or any other liquor that you enjoy! xTieghan
Mmmm I immediately thought of vodka, kahlua, and baileys for a mudslide.
Why do your ice cubes look like they have a layer of chocolate fudge on the top?
Nina I’m wondering since she used homemade chocolate milk if some of the cocoa powder settled to the bottom. That would be my guess.
Hey Nina,
No fudge, just the cocoa that settled to the bottom, but if you would like to add some fudge that would be delish! xTieghan
I wonder if you could use dark chocolate almond milk?? Hmmm
Hey Brandy,
Sure, I don’t see why not! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I did and it was delicious!
Your photo of cubed, frozen chocolate milk looks like it has a thin layer of straight chocolate on top. Does it? If so…would you elaborate on that? Thanks.
It’s probably just from the cocoa powder & sugar sinking to the bottom of the ice cube tray as it sat overnight.
Hey Amy,
I did add a little layer of melted chocolate, you can do that if you would like! I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you. Please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
The chocolate probably settled while it was freezing
Would love a recipe for a strawberry version using homemade strawberry milk, any suggestions for how to do that? Thank you.
Hey Allison,
Yum! Love this idea! I would say swap the milk for strawberry milk, I haven’t tried this but let me know if you do! xTieghan
About how many ice cube trays are needed?
Hey Sara,
Sorry it really depends on the size of your trays:) xTieghan
These were so good! I’m excited that I have more chocolate milk cubes in the freezer! ?
Hey Bet,
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try, love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have the best week:) xTieghan
This looks wonderful. I wonder if I could approximate it using non-dairy ingredients. I’m thinking oat milk and coconut cream for the milk and heavy cream, but I’m stumped with how to replace the sweetened condensed milk.
Lisa, I am in Canada, but I have found a sweetened condensed milk made with coconut milk!! Game changer!
they have sweetened condensed coconut milk 🙂 maybe that would work?
They make coconut milk condensed milk!
I found condensed milk made with oat milk! I haven’t tried it yet but I’m excited to as a dairy-free alternative. Maybe that will work?
You can buy coconut condensed milk at most grocery stores!
There is sweetened condensed coconut milk. It is delicious!
Hey Lisa,
Sure, that should work just fine. Your local grocery store might carry coconut condensed milk. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Hi! What brand of cocoa powder do you use for the chocolate milk? It can be highly variable in flavor, IMO. Just want to replicate yours exactly! Thanks so much…absolutely in love with your recipes and website.
Hey Jennifer,
I really like Ghiradelli cocoa powder. I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I can’t wait to try this! Looks so tasty. I ‘ll make it this weekend for a little dessert!
Thanks so much!! xTieghan
Looks delicious… Vanilla version???
Thanks Sharon! Just use regular white milk:) xTieghan
Thank you for not putting a banana in there!! There are many recipes for the Frosty with them.
Hey Karen,
Wonderful! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This looks amazing!!!! Though definitely not complete without fries – are they seasoned or a recipe?
Hey Fionn,
Thanks so much! I just did plain fries:)
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/tuscan-fries/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Can you make this in a vanilla version?
Hey Lisa,
Sure, you would just want to use regular white milk. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan