frozen custard

noun

plural frozen custards
: a sweet flavored frozen food containing milk, cream, and egg yolks
While it may look similar to ice cream, … frozen custard must contain at least 1.4% egg yolk solids in addition to 10% milk fat, giving it a thicker, richer texture that stands out from typical soft serve.—Mandy Applegate

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The frozen custard is dense and eggy in the old Wisconsin style, and the jumbo burgers have their own devoted following. — John Godfrey Updated, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026

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First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frozen custard was in 1822

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“Frozen custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frozen%20custard. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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