Frosty
Encyclopedia
The Frosty is the signature frozen
dairy
dessert
of Wendy's
fast-food restaurants.
In July 1986 two short-lived variants were introduced. Lack of popular appeal led to their removal from the menu in September 1986.
In June 2009, two additional variants of the Frosty were introduced in the United States.
In June 2011, Frosty Parfaits replaced Twisted Frosties and a new line of Frosty Shakes were introduced.
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.
Freezing
Freezing or solidification is a phase change in which a liquid turns into a solid when its temperature is lowered below its freezing point. The reverse process is melting....
dairy
Dairy
A dairy is a business enterprise established for the harvesting of animal milk—mostly from cows or goats, but also from buffalo, sheep, horses or camels —for human consumption. A dairy is typically located on a dedicated dairy farm or section of a multi-purpose farm that is concerned...
dessert
Dessert
In cultures around the world, dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food. The word comes from the French language as dessert and this from Old French desservir, "to clear the table" and "to serve." Common Western desserts include cakes, biscuits,...
of Wendy's
Wendy's
Wendy's is an international fast food chain restaurant founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The company decided to move its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. It has been owned by Triarc since 2008...
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.Variants
- Twisted Frosty - Introduced in 2005, items such as M&M'sM&M'sM&M's are dragée-like "colorful button-shaped candies" produced by Mars, Incorporated...
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Chips, OreoOreoOreo is a trademark for a popular sandwich cookie by the Nabisco Division of Kraft Foods. The current design consists of a sweet, white filling commonly referred to as 'cream' or 'creme', sandwiched between two circular chocolate or golden cookie pieces....
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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.
- Frosty milkshakeMilkshakeA milkshake is a sweet, cold beverage which is made from milk, ice cream or iced milk, and flavorings or sweeteners such as fruit syrup or chocolate sauce....
s - 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 ForsterTerry ForsterTerry Jay Forster is a retired left-handed relief pitcher who played for 16 seasons in the Major Leagues. He played for five teams in his career and recorded 127 saves during his time in the majors....
and promoted mainly in the Orange County, CaliforniaOrange County, CaliforniaOrange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
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, chocolateChocolate
Chocolate is a raw or processed food produced from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia in Mexico, Central and South America. Its earliest documented use is around 1100 BC...
was the only flavor available. The actual flavor of the original Frosty is a mixture of chocolate and vanilla. Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas (American businessman)
David "Dave" Thomas was an American fast-food entrepreneur and philanthropist. Thomas was the founder and chief executive officer of Wendy's, a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers...
thought that 100% chocolate was too overpowering a flavor when paired with a Wendy's burger and fries meal. The second Frosty flavor, vanilla
Vanilla
Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, Flat-leaved Vanilla . The word vanilla derives from the Spanish word "", little pod...
, was introduced in 2006.