To the untrained taste buds, frozen custard and ice cream might come across as nearly identical.

They are both frozen, they come in the same flavors, and the texture is awfully similar.

What is the difference?

andy’s frozen custard

Andy’s Frozen Custard / Facebook

The difference between ice cream and custard is quite recognizable.

In fact, once you familiarize yourself with what some consider the more gourmet frozen dessert.

This results in a much denser consistency.

Culver’s frozen custard

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While both are made with milk, sugar, and cream, custard also contains egg yolks.

BurgerFi

BurgerFi is all about fresh ingredients, which extends to frozen desserts.

Shake Shack also serves dairy-free chocolate custard.

burgerfi shake

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But the menu does not stop at your simple scoop of custard or even your classic milkshake.

For on-the-go options, Freddy’s also sells Oreo Custard Sandwiches with your choice of chocolate or vanilla.

Andy’s makes it easy for customers to bring dessert home with them with pints and half-pints to-go.

Shake Shack chocolate custard

Courtesy of Shake Shack

Mix and match your favorite flavors, so there is always a sweet treat available in your freezer.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers chocolate ice cream

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers / Facebook

good times' frozen custard

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard / Facebook

andy’s frozen custard

Andy’s Frozen Custard / Facebook