Creating Sweet Frozen Strawberry Custard Treats
Fresh ripe strawberries are one of the most mouth-wateringly delicious natural sweets around. Whether you make your own strawberry custard with homegrown berries or enjoy a frozen strawberry custard treat from the Freddy’s menu, great strawberry custard comes from quality ingredients and is elevated by thoughtful pairing choices. Find out more about strawberry custard and creating delicious frozen strawberry custard treats here!
What makes a great frozen strawberry custard?
The sweet indulgence and luscious flavor of a strawberry custard takes care and effort. Choosing strawberries picked at the peak of freshness contributes to the depth of the custard’s overall flavor, although some recipes and applications note that frozen or other forms of strawberries may be used. Additionally, as with any custard flavor, other high-quality ingredients such as eggs and dairy, contribute to both the overall taste and the smooth rich texture of the custard. The final flavor and mouthfeel is further determined by both the preparation method and serving approach.
For frozen strawberry custard treats and other forms of this custard, highlighting the strawberries may be done in various ways. For example, strawberry purees or pieces may be integrated into the custard base after its initial preparation. Strawberry components may also be mixed into frozen custard, poured over top or otherwise featured in the dish. The addition of vanilla and complementary spices, like the cardamom included in this strawberry frozen custard recipe from SenseandEdibility, may further enhance the strawberry custard flavor.
6 Ways to Make Delicious Frozen Strawberry Custard Treats
To complement the ripe strawberries and other premium ingredients, additional components and the presentation of a strawberry custard dish further enhance the experiences of its rich and creamy sweetness. For example, in the Strawberry Dreamcake – a new addition to the Freddy’s menu, cheesecake bites and cinnamon streusel topping complete this frozen strawberry custard treat. For your next frozen custard experience at Freddy’s or DIY custard creations at home, here are six ideas for enjoying strawberries with your frozen custard.
1. Take inspiration from other desserts showcasing strawberries. At Freddy’s, guests can create their own frozen custard treats in addition to the featured menu selections. If you love a chocolate-dipped strawberry, add brownies or hot fudge to your strawberries and frozen custard. Want to really emphasize the strawberries and cream idea? Remember to add the whipped cream or even marshmallow!
2. Use multiple strawberry components. In addition to the strawberries that may be integrated into the custard, consider adding more fresh or macerated strawberries on top of the dish. As explained at Bon Appétit, macerating the strawberries helps intensify their sweetness and softness. This method can also be done with whole or cut strawberries. As another option, you might include a layer of sliced strawberries between each layer of frozen custard, which adds flavor and additional visual appeal.
3. Try freeze-dried strawberry powder. As shared at King Arthur Baking, freeze-dried fruit powders have many uses in baking, such as in batters and icing, and for decoration. As with crushed cookie crumbs, consider sprinkling frozen strawberry custard creations with this fun and flavorful powder for a finishing touch!
4. Add some herbal notes. Fresh herbs are often used to add color to the presentation of a dish and to enhance its flavor. As discussed at the BBC, mint often accompanies strawberries in desserts as well as drinks. However, basil and rosemary are other fresh elements to try with this fruit. Perhaps, you might incorporate these herbs into the cookies between which you plan to serve your frozen strawberry custard.
5. Consider combining the strawberry custard with savory flavors. The Spruce Eats recommends using balsamic vinegar and black pepper to bring out the sweetness of the strawberries. If you are feeling adventurous, top your next frozen custard sundae with this berry preparation.
6. Pair strawberry frozen custard with another fruit or vegetable. Since they are often in season at the same time during the year, strawberries and rhubarb are often used together. Inspired by this warm pie from All Recipes, you might make a frozen variation using a prepared cookie crust, a layer of frozen custard and a layer of strawberry rhubarb sauce, like this one from Food.com. At Freddy’s, one of the off-the-menu custard combinations that guests enjoy includes the addition of a banana to the strawberries and vanilla frozen custard.
Whether you are making your own strawberry custard or enjoy frozen custard creations from Freddy’s, the delicious combination of rich creamy custard and sweet strawberries is a decadent treat. Looking forward to trying the newest Strawberry Dreamcake with our recently added Prime Rib Steakburger? Don’t forget to join Freddy’s Rewards to earn points on every order!