Sheridan's Frozen Custard
10385 S. Eastern Ave
Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: 702-558-3344
Fax: unavailable
Cross Streets: Eastern and Coranado Center
Cuisine(s): A Little of Everything, American, Desserts
Hours: M-Th 11AM-11PM, Fri & Sat 11AM-2AM, Sun 2PM-11PM
Delivery Available: No
Custard is not the same as ice cream or frozen yogurt. For one thing, it's creamier. It is also smoother and thicker. Served about 25 degrees warmer than ice cream, custard has a smooth, velvety texture. It contains very little air (10-20% verses 50-90% in ice cream) but outrageously huge flavor.
Custard made its debut on Coney Island (as a carnival treat) around 1919. Until the late 1930's custard was frozen in machine cooled by rock salt. Then, more efficient machines were developed, making use of mechanical refrigerant. Thick, popular concretes were born in St Louis in the 1950's as a variation on the traditional milk shake. More frozen custard was added to the shake and milk was omitted. Large pieces of candy, fruits, and nuts made the discovery a big hit.