![]() ![]() And the social dimension of eating custard is one of my favorite things about it. It demands that people go out for custard and eat it at a custard stand instead of their own kitchens. This might sound like an inconvenience but it's actually a kind of blessing. Because it has to be served soft, custard doesn't keep well in the freezer. Unlike soft-serve custard tastes like dairy, not like artificial ingredients or shortening, and also unlike soft-serve custard is dense rather than airy. Here you see the vanilla oozing out of the machine and into a tub ready for serving. It is soft like soft-serve, but the two are worlds apart. Custard isn't so much scooped as smushed into a cone or cup. ![]() But it also requires that it be served at a higher temperature and thus at a softer texture. This gives it a richer, creamier, smoother mouthfeel. Most significantly, custard is higher in fat. The differences between custard and regular ice cream are several. (Kopp's also serves burgers and fries-as we approached the location in Greenfield today the whole parking lot smelled strongly like onion rings-but I don't like fast food burgers so I can't say if they're good or not. If we should move away from Wisconsin one of these days, I will miss the custard more than any other local food. ![]() Frozen custard is a regional specialty of Wisconsin (though it can be found elsewhere around the country), an apt creation for a place that puts "Dairyland" on its license plates. I love my own ice creams, but none are anywhere near as good as this stuff. Grab a spoon…because you’ll want to dig in immediately.Frozen custard is the acme of Wisconsin eating, and the best custard is to be found at Kopp's. It’s.sinful…in an amazing, rich, delicious way. For a business to last this long…you know it’s more than good. This landmark is worth standing in line for one of the flavor’s of the day…or just the plain vanilla or chocolate. But…speaking from experience here…I really recommend trying Kopp’s Frozen Custard. If you happen to be in the Milwaukee area, check out one of the three top frozen custard places. I loved standing at my table, people-watching, and spooning down my frozen treat. And the setting was so space-agey…while still maintaining a bit of a drive-in/diner vibe. I thought I had the absolute best before…but this blew it all away. The taste of this custard truly is unmistakable. Well, this was one of the richest, decadent frozen treats I’ve indulged in. And we all know how much I love frozen treats anyway. This was full of rich, deep chocolate flavor, loaded with peanuts, and dark chocolate chunks. I raved about the one I had in Minnesota…but this was above and beyond. ($2.29)Īnd yum doesn’t even really begin to cover the smooth, rich, creaminess of this frozen custard. Um…no guess as to which one my roommate and I decided to get. Mint Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter Chocolate. This became known as the “Flavor of the Day” and is still put in affect today.Īnd when we stopped in, there were two additional flavors today. And, as a little bit of trivia here, Kopp’s was the first to offer something other than the standard vanilla and chocolate frozen custards. What has brought longevity to their business? The great, unmistakeable taste of their custard. And Kopp’s Frozen Custard is truly a staple to the Milwaukee area.įounded in 1950, Kopp’s Frozen Custard is a true landmark in the Metro-Milwaukee area. Now, I had been browsing Travel Channel and other sites and when it comes to frozen custard, Milwaukee is the place to be. And there…as if a indulgent oasis suddenly appeared before us, we saw a beacon known as Kopp’s Frozen Custard. And as we were headed to a Half Price Books, we suddenly realized we were hungry. Why simply? Because it is a rich, decadent, but simple treat.Īfter a long day on the road and hitting up the race expo to pick up my packet for the Rock and Sole Half and Quarter Marathon tomorrow, my roommate and I hit the town for some shopping. ![]() I totally blame my friend, Heather, for my newest fascination with frozen custard. Restaurant: Kopp’s Frozen Custard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Kopp’s Frozen Custard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ![]()
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