<p class="ingestion featured-caption">I ordered vanilla ice cream, soft serve, frozen custard, and frozen yogurt to compare the treats. Meredith Schneider</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I reviewed the differences between <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-brand-of-vanilla-ice-cream-from-grocery-store-review">vanilla ice cream</a>, soft serve, frozen yogurt, and custard.</li><li>Ice cream and <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/which-chain-has-best-frozen-custard-midwest-review">frozen custard</a> are the most similar in terms of how they're made. </li></ul><p>When the weather is nice, nothing beats a frozen treat after a long day of work or school. </p><p>Everyone has their preferences, but I still don't really know what distinguishes ice cream from soft serve, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/frozen-yogurt-healthier-than-ice-cream-2018-6">frozen yogurt</a>, or frozen custard.</p><p>Curiosity mounting, I did a little research. Then, I went to well-known spots for each dessert and ordered a cup of vanilla to taste-test them for myself. </p><p>Here's what went down.</p>