What Are Culver's Frozen Concrete Mixers Actually Made Of?

From beloved ButterBurgers to ultra-flavorful Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Culver's menu is jam-packed with cult-favorite items. However, a strong contender for the Midwestern chain's most iconic product would have to be the legendary Concrete Mixer. Normally a cement-like dessert might not sound appetizing, but the frozen custard is a smash hit that's beloved for its uber-thick texture and customizability. Many people argue the Concrete Mixer leaves similar fast food desserts in the dust: In a Reddit thread comparing Dairy Queen's Blizzard to Culver's Concrete Mixer, one Redditor wrote, "Concrete mixers are the superior frozen dessert ... There is NO comparison, and anyone who says otherwise is a LIAR!".

This has led customers to wonder what Culver's Concrete Mixers are actually made of. Spoiler alert: While rocks do sometimes make their way into our food, Culver's Concrete Mixers don't actually contain any construction materials. Instead, they're made with the franchise's signature vanilla or chocolate frozen custard blended with your choice of toppings, and that's it. Unlike a milkshake, Concrete Mixers don't contain added milk or any other thinning agents, which helps them maintain a delightfully spoonable, concrete-like consistency.

Culver's Concrete Mixers are firmly cemented as one of the frozen custard franchise's best menu items, and not just because of their evocative name. As we hinted at, Concrete Mixers are similar to other popular fast food desserts such as Dairy Queen's Blizzard and McDonald's McFlurry, but unlike its soft serve-based competition, Culver's version is made with real-deal, fresh frozen custard (which is not the same as ice cream). The chain's premium custard is made with a blend of milk, cream, and pasteurized egg yolks, all of which is slow-churned in small batches to give the treats a supremely rich and, well, custardy texture.

The cherry on top? Concrete Mixers can be customized with your choice of any of Culver's dozens of topping options, from Andes Mints to wild cherries. Popular topping combos include vanilla custard with hot fudge and Reese's cups, chocolate with brownie pieces and Heath bar, and vanilla with raspberries and cheesecake pieces, but the possibilities are practically endless. If you're looking for more ways to level up your frozen custard game, here are the best Culver's ordering tips you need to know.