Frozen Custard vs Ice Cream whats the difference?

[aceplace57]

We have three Shake’s Frozen Custard locations in my area. It’s a franchise. Five states so far.

Quite good. We usually get a scoop in a cup. Unless we indulge in a Sundee with pecans. The texture reminds me of the Tastee Freez ice cream when I was a kid.

How is frozen custard different from ice cream?

The main difference I’ve noticed is the texture. No ice crystals in it and its a very silky smooth texture. It seems to have a stronger taste than typical soft serve from Sonic.

I’m sure theres more differences.

[N9IWP]

Egg yolks:

Frozen custard

Brian

[aceplace57]

Egg yolks make that much difference? OK that smooth texture may be from how they make it. I know its made fresh at each location.

[Kent_Clark]

Also, much less air in the mix than ice cream or that Dairy Queen soft serve stuff.

[Chronos]

I’ve never seen frozen custard served by the scoop-- Everywhere I’ve seen it, it’s always been soft serve.

[Mean_Mr.Mustard]

Higher butterfat content in custard, I believe.
ETA: **N91WP ** is right.

A touch of egg yolk is what distinguishes frozen custard from commercial ice cream.

mmm

[TBG]

@Chronos

I’ve never seen frozen custard served by the scoop-- Everywhere I’ve seen it, it’s always been soft serve.

I’ve [del]heard[/del] seen it both ways

[Qadgop_the_Mercotan]

My fave custard places in no particular order:

Randall’s

Gilles

Kopp’s

Leon’s

And an honorable mention for general availability across a wider area: Culver’s

[aceplace57]

@Chronos

I’ve never seen frozen custard served by the scoop-- Everywhere I’ve seen it, it’s always been soft serve.

I may have misspoke in the OP. I’m not sure if the frozen custard at Shake’s is scooped or comes out of their machine. Its rounded. So I just say a scoop in dish. But I’ve never seen how the clerk gets it. I can’t see inside the work area from their drive thru.