Whether it’s because of the delicious simplicity or massive nostalgia, Americans are absolutely infatuated withvanilla ice cream.

And some chains are going above and beyond by crafting ultra-flavorful and creamy vanilla scoops.

That’s because the chain’s specialty isn’t actually ice cream, but frozen custard.

Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Van Leeuwen

you’re free to enjoy the frozen vanilla custard as is, of course.

Jeni’s has expanded to more than65 ice cream shopsthroughout the country since the first store opened in 2022.

Oberweis

The nameOberweismay not ring many bells for many people outside the Midwest.

Andy’s Frozen Custard

Andy’s Frozen Custard / Facebook

While the chain has a ton of great flavors to choose from, theclassic vanillawill always be a standout.

Culver’s

Andy’s isn’t the only chain that serves up some great frozen vanilla custard.

That creamy, luxurious dessert is also a menu standout at the Midwestern burger chainCulver’s.

Jeni’s Honey Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

A major part of Culver’sfood philosophyis only using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

you’re free to grab a plain scoop of this frozen custard plain in a dish or cone.

Van Leeuwen

Van Leeuwendefies the notion that vanilla ice cream has to be basic or boring.

Oberweis dishes of ice cream

Oberweis / Facebook

The beauty of Haagen-Dazs’vanilla ice creamis its simplicity.

The flavor only features five total ingredients: cream, milk, eggs, sugar, and Madagascar vanilla.

“The vanilla is pure heaven in my book on its own or over the cobbler my wife makes.

Culver’s frozen custard

Culver’s / Facebook

Shake Shack

The secret behindShake Shake’snamesake milkshakes?

Shake Shack keeps it simple with itsfrozen custard lineup, only offering chocolate and vanilla.

Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Van Leeuwen

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream

Häagen-Dazs / Facebook

Shake Shack Frozen Custard

Shake Shack

Salt & Straw vanilla ice cream

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