What is Frozen Custard?

We know what you're thinking, but you're probably wrong. Frozen custard is not flan, crème brûlée, or something your grandma throws in a pie.

Nope, this stuff is simply the best ice cream available.

To understand the wonderful taste of frozen custard, one only has to look as far as the ingredients. In addition to only using the finest ingredients available, frozen custard contains at least 10% butterfat, as well as 1.4% egg yolk by weight. Egg yolks - the ingredient that separates frozen custard from regular ice cream - add a richer, fuller taste and an indescribably silky texture. It may look something like a soft scoop ice cream, but taste it and you'll immediately notice the difference.

Another distinction is the way frozen custard is prepared. The volume of regular ice cream is almost doubled by the air whipped into it during production (called overrun). This volume of air, combined with the large size of the ice crystals formed, can result in a course texture. Made fresh daily in front of customers in specially-crafted custard machines, Old School's frozen custard mix is continuously fed into the freezing barrel and quickly frozen, resulting in a denser and smoother product that has 70% less overrun than regular ice cream. In contrast to regular ice cream which is served just above freezing, Old School's frozen custard is served 18-20 degrees warmer, which allows for maximum flavor and doesn't freeze your taste buds. Anyone who appreciates a super-premium product will be hooked on this stuff after just a few bites!

Need more convincing? Listen to NPR's Jackie Lynden talk about the joys of frozen custard on All Things Considered.