Yahoo Lifestyle I Tried Wendy's New Limited-Edition Salted Caramel Frosty So You Don't Have To
As fall ushers in cooler weather, enjoying a cold treat might not seem like the obvious choice—but a Wendy's Frosty is great for any season, especially when it's a flavor that conjures thoughts of crunchy leaves and cozy fires. The creamy, indulgent texture of a Frosty pairs wonderfully with autumn vibes, whether you’re cozying up in a sweater or taking a crisp stroll down a colorful tree-lined street, and Wendy's just released its new Salted Caramel Frosty, which sounds like the perfect fall treat!
Regardless of the dropping temps, I had to grab this Frosty and I am so glad I did! The new Salted Caramel Frosty is available now for a limited time, and it may just be the perfect cold treat for Fall, but I think it should be called something else. Read on for my full review.
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What Is Wendy's New Salted Caramel Frosty?
According to Wendy's, the new Salted Caramel Frosty is made with the iconic Vanilla Frosty as a base and that is "combined with notes of rich, salty caramel perfectly balanced by Wendy's smooth Frosty texture." This will replace the Vanilla Frosty for a limited time.
What I Thought About Wendy's Salted Caramel Frosty
I grabbed a large Salted Caramel Frosty as a treat to go with my Wendy's lunch (a baked potato and chili). Unfortunately, I decided to do this at lunchtime on a Saturday, so the line was long and the Frosty had already started to melt a little by the time I got it.
When it comes to eating a Frosty, preferences differ. The texture is somewhere between soft serve ice cream and a milkshake, so you can eat it with a spoon or let it melt a bit and sip it with a straw. The pro move is to dip your fries in it.
Because it had melted a bit, I decided to sip the Frosty. It hadn't melted quite enough to drink it easily, but after a few seconds of trying, my mouth was filled with the unmistakable taste of caramel, but not so much salty caramel. That quickly turned to another flavor that I couldn't figure out right away, so I took a few more sips and it hit me—this tasted more like butterscotch than salted caramel.
Butterscotch and salted caramel are very similar, but salted caramel has a rich, indulgent flavor that balances sweet and salty elements. Butterscotch has a rich, buttery sweetness with warm, caramel-like undertones.
Personally, I like butterscotch, so I enjoyed the flavor, but if you expect a Frosty full of salted caramel flavor, you might be disappointed. If you're like me and like butterscotch, this will be the perfect fall treat for you. Butterscotch is a great fall flavor because its rich, buttery sweetness and warm caramel-like notes make an autumn day feel cozy. If you wanted to bump up the saltiness, you could do some fry dipping to balance things out.
Overall, I enjoyed Wendy's new Salted Caramel Frosty, but I think it should have been called a butterscotch frosty. Nitpicky naming suggestions aside, I'll be getting this again before it's replaced with another flavor!
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