A simple 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! 🙂
A simple strawberry frosty made easy in the blender. (No ice cream machine needed!)
- 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.
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
August 11, 2015 at 5:34 pmLooks delicious! Wendy’s needs to get onto that strawberry frosty thing, don’t they?
Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction says
August 11, 2015 at 6:00 pmThese look so delicious!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
August 11, 2015 at 8:21 pmYour strawberries are gorgeous! Love this easy summer drink 🙂
Medeja says
August 12, 2015 at 12:28 amMmmm..looks like pink clouds!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
August 12, 2015 at 7:30 amI’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
August 12, 2015 at 8:10 amThis 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
August 12, 2015 at 10:22 amI haven’t had a frosty in soooo long. This homemade version sounds fantastic – love the strawberry flavor! So perfect for summer!
Beth @ bethcakes says
August 12, 2015 at 10:50 amThis 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
August 12, 2015 at 1:06 pmThank you Beth! 🙂
Kelly says
August 12, 2015 at 11:13 amA homemade strawberry frosty sounds awesome! It looks so pretty and refreshing! Love how easy it comes together too 🙂
chelseamessyapron says
August 12, 2015 at 1:06 pmThank you Kelly! 🙂
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
August 12, 2015 at 11:20 amSo pink and cute and summery and so easy to make, my son will love this refreshing treat!
chelseamessyapron says
August 12, 2015 at 1:05 pmSO easy!! Thanks Katalina!
Carolyn says
August 12, 2015 at 12:25 pmYes! 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
August 12, 2015 at 1:05 pmRight?! They definitely should! Thanks Carolyn!
[email protected] says
August 12, 2015 at 11:46 amIt’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
August 12, 2015 at 1:05 pmThanks Amber! 🙂
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
August 12, 2015 at 6:10 pmI 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
March 2, 2016 at 9:21 amStrawberry anything has me all heart eyes. This is genius!
chelseamessyapron says
March 2, 2016 at 10:47 amHaha me too! 🙂 Thank you Jenn!!