Frosty (frozen dairy dessert)
The Frosty is the signature frozen dairy dessert of Wendy's fast-food restaurants.
Product description
The dessert is a type of frozen dairy dessert. Originally sold in chocolate only, a vanilla flavored version of the dessert was introduced in July 2006 after frequent customer requests.[1]
Variants
- Twisted Frosty - Introduced in 2005, items such as M&M's, Butterfinger Chips, Oreo Chips, or Nestle cookie dough are mixed into the Frosty.
- Frosty Float - The Frosty Float is a root beer float style dessert. The float is made with any soda Wendy's sells.[2]
- Frosty milkshakes - a hand spun milkshake.
In July 1986 two short-lived variants were introduced. Lack of popular appeal led to their removal from the menu in September 1986.
- Frosty-Tea - A combination of a traditional Frosty with sweetened tea. It was promoted as a late afternoon "pick me up."
- Frosty-Forster - An extra large Frosty made with chunks of chocolate and cherries. It was named in honor of California Angels pitcher Terry Forster and promoted mainly in the Orange County, California region.
In June 2009, two additional variants of the Frosty were introduced in the United States.
- Frosty-cino - Wendy's take on mixing the Frosty dairy dessert with coffee, chocolate drizzle, and whipped cream.
- Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty - A mix of Frosty, coffee, and toffee bits.
In June 2011, Frosty Parfaits replaced Twisted Frosties and a new line of Frosty Shakes were introduced.
- Frosty Parfaits - Available in Caramel Apple, Oreo, and Wild Berry (seasonal).
- Frosty Shakes - Available in Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel, and Wild Berry.
History
The Frosty was invented at Wendy's owner Dave Thomas' request by dairyman E.M. "Bill" Barker. When the first Wendy's opened in 1969, chocolate was the only flavor available. The actual flavor of the original Frosty is a mixture of chocolate and vanilla. Dave Thomas thought that 100% chocolate was too overpowering a flavor when paired with a Wendy's burger and fries meal. The second Frosty flavor, vanilla, was introduced in 2006.[1]
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