A simple homemade strawberry frosty made easy in the blender. (No ice cream machine needed!)
Have you ever wondered why Wendy’s hasn’t come out with a strawberry frosty yet? I mean, I know they have their strawberry frosty shakes, but it’s not quite the same thing.
And although I am a chocolate frosty girl through and through, strawberry ice cream/milkshakes are a fun change-up every once and a while. OR better yet, a strawberry + chocolate twist. That, I believe, would be crazy good. The same idea of a chocolate covered strawberry, but in a creamier, cold, ice cream way 🙂
Anyways, this recipe has taken me quite a few tries to get just right. I started in an ice cream maker and found the consistency of the blender was better. The ingredients have changed a few times and I believe this is just how a strawberry frosty would taste…if such a thing existed!
There are a couple of keys to getting a frosty consistency in the blender. First key is to not over blend the mixture. (Otherwise it will end up more of a milkshake consistency.) Blend until the ingredients are *just* combined. Second, make sure all of your ingredients are well chilled – the ice cream needs to be right out of the freezer, the whipped topping very cold (can be partially frozen still), and the strawberries are frozen through.
This is a thick mixture, so if you don’t have a high powered blender, you may need to use a high powered food processor. If you add milk or another liquid, the frosty consistency will be lost.
The last tip? Make this chocolate frosty and swirl it with this strawberry frosty! 🙂
- 3 cups Blue Bunny Homemade Vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping partially thawed
- 3-4 tablespoons strawberry flavored milk powder* more for stronger strawberry flavor
- 1/3 cup frozen strawberries fresh
- 3 cups Blue Bunny Double Strawberry ice cream
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping partially thawed
- 2 tablespoons strawberry flavored milk powder
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The instructions are the same for both ingredient lists.
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Add all of the measured ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor.
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Pulse until the ingredients are *just* combined together.
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Pour into 2 large glasses and enjoy immediately
*I tried using strawberry gelatin mix and it messed up the consistency quite a bit. The milk powder gives it the classic frosty flavor.
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Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Looks delicious! Wendy’s needs to get onto that strawberry frosty thing, don’t they?
Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction says
These look so delicious!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Your strawberries are gorgeous! Love this easy summer drink 🙂
Medeja says
Mmmm..looks like pink clouds!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I’m typically more of a chocolate frosty kind of girl too, but I will take my frosty any way any day! I love this Summery strawberry version, and I totally need to try it for dessert tonight! Pinned!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
This seriously looks like a pink strawberry cloud of frosty heaven!! And I’m totally wishing I had at least 3 of these in my face right now. Total breakfast food right?? 😉
Ashley says
I haven’t had a frosty in soooo long. This homemade version sounds fantastic – love the strawberry flavor! So perfect for summer!
Beth @ bethcakes says
This is awesome! I’m glad you invented a strawberry frosting so we can have them now. 🙂 I’ve never made a frosty at home so I’m gonna have to try this!
chelseamessyapron says
Thank you Beth! 🙂
Kelly says
A homemade strawberry frosty sounds awesome! It looks so pretty and refreshing! Love how easy it comes together too 🙂
chelseamessyapron says
Thank you Kelly! 🙂
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
So pink and cute and summery and so easy to make, my son will love this refreshing treat!
chelseamessyapron says
SO easy!! Thanks Katalina!
Carolyn says
Yes! Strawberry is my favorite flavor and Wendy’s absolutely should have strawberry frosties. But, I’m totally stoked about making this at home. #client
chelseamessyapron says
Right?! They definitely should! Thanks Carolyn!
[email protected] says
It’s so pretty! This sounds awesome, I think I’d need to go with the vanilla ice cream, but both sound amazing! Thanks for sharing Chelsea!
chelseamessyapron says
Thanks Amber! 🙂
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
I could SO go for a strawberry frosty right now! this is so pretty 😉 this is the perfect weekend treat right here!
Jenn - a traveling Wife says
Strawberry anything has me all heart eyes. This is genius!
chelseamessyapron says
Haha me too! 🙂 Thank you Jenn!!