Culver's Fan-Favorite Frozen Custard Flavor Is A Beloved Classic In The Midwest

With Butter Burgers, fried cheese curds, and frozen custard, it's no exaggeration to say that Midwest fast food chain Culver's does dairy right. Its fresh frozen custards are a beloved classic treat, offering a rotating flavor of the day that's typically chosen by store managers to reflect what's popular. After surveying guests across the 26 states with Culver's locations, Culver's research shows that the overall fan-favorite frozen custard flavor of the day is none other than Turtle.

Bearing some resemblance to a chocolate turtle recipe, this delightful dessert starts with a base of classic vanilla frozen custard, accented with swirls of rich chocolate, salted caramel, and pieces of toasted pecans. Per Culver's, Turtle took the top spot with 54% of the votes, outranking other frozen custard flavors like Caramel Turtle, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Dark Chocolate Decadence, and more. Turtle was picked number one in the US and, in particular, the Midwest, though this popularity extended to a number of states.

According to Culver's, the Turtle frozen custard has fans in Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, and the brand's home state of Wisconsin. Though its cheesecake-laden counterpart took last place in Tasting Table's rankings of Culver's custard flavors for being over the top in terms of taste and texture, the beloved classic Turtle frozen custard and turtle sundaes are a total hit with Culver's fans.

Turtle is a fan favorite for its crave-worthy components and fantastic flavor. Culver's diners also note that the Turtle Sundae provides an elevated take on the beloved classic custard. Unlike its mixed and counterpart, the Turtle Sundae allows guests to choose between a scoop of chocolate or vanilla frozen custard with an addition of hot fudge, caramel, and toasted pecans. "Turtle Sundaes from Culver's are just heavenly," one Reddit user said. Another Redditor shared, "big fan of the classic turtle sundae too" and also mentioned they are a fan of the one offered by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Notably, in Tasting Table's comparison between the two fast food chains, Culver's was deemed the better choice. 

For those who want to try a more indulgent version of Culver's Turtle frozen custard, the chain has a few variations on the beloved classic. Coming in second to Turtle with 14% of votes in the Culver's poll, Caramel Turtle uses a base of caramel-flavored frozen custard, which is swirled with pieces of pecan and chocolate. The Turtle Dove flavor has a base of vanilla frozen custard enhanced with marshmallow creme, pieces of toasted pecans, salted caramel, and chopped Dove chocolates. Culver's Turtle Cheesecake takes the indulgence a step further with the addition of cheesecake pieces. The next time you're looking for a sweet treat at Culver's, try the fan-favorite Turtle or a Turtle Sundae for a scoop that's sure to satisfy.