Whether you like this combination of sweet and hot may depend on how tolerant you are of spicy food. It’s unusual for ice cream, but still pleasant-an interesting contrast. It’s not super-hot, but the heat accumulates as I eat more of the pint. Then, almost as an aftertaste, spiciness, a subtle burn, especially at the back of the throat. And I love puppies, too.Vanilla Base: The first taste of this ice cream is a sweet, rich, dense, creamy flavor-the standard premium quality Van Leeuwen vanilla base. Unlike that other Joe, though, I think this new cornbread flavor is magical. I know this can’t be referring to me, even though I do proudly wear white year-round. Well, maybe Joe but he wears white after Labor Day and doesn’t love puppies,” reads the flavor’s description on the press release. “Who can resist maple ice cream with pieces of honey cornbread? No one that we’ve met. The mischievous flavor-makers over at Van Leeuwen did, however, send me all of the other flavors in its spring offering, and the standout to me is the Sweet Maple Cornbread flavor. TODAY illustration / Courtesy Van Leeuwen The addition of buttermilk definitely helps that association ring true.īut the garlicky-chiveness of the treat really lingers on the tongue, so maybe curious souls should skip this one on date night. Still, for ranch stans, this may be up your alley, and though it doesn’t taste exactly like Hidden Valley Ranch to me, it's certainly in the same neighborhood. But, after trying a full scoop to be absolutely sure, I can say though the ice cream is a beautiful shade of chartreuse, it is not for me. I did also try a few spoons with crushed potato chips on top, and the flavors of the ice cream did in fact mesh a little better together on my palate. The Hidden Valley x Van Leeuwen ice cream, which begs to be paired with potato chips. This made my brain expect something savory, but as there is a healthy amount of cane sugar in the ice cream - more than the garlic and onion - the resulting taste was a shock to the senses. Right before the spoon hit my tongue, my nose got a heavy whiff of garlic, which is attributed to the fact that there’s both garlic powder and onion powder in the ice cream. Still, admittedly, a spoonful of this ice cream threw me for quite the loop. I seemed primed to enjoy a savory-sweet pairing in this vein - after all, I’m someone who typically goes for a honey mustard or poppy seed dressing when given the option. Ranch dressing ice cream isn’t Van Leeuwen’s first savory-leaning ice cream flavor, releasing in the past year a mustard ice cream (which I’ve never personally tried) and a caramelized onion ice cream (which I tried and really enjoyed). The other (much more conventional) flavors offered in Van Leeuwen’s spring lineup include Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Honey Graham Cracker, Limoncello Cake, Sweet Maple Cornbread and Blood Orange Chocolate Chip. “Insider tip? Top your scoops with crushed pretzels or potato chips for a perfect salty crunch.” Van Leeuwen’s spring lineup includes Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Honey Graham Cracker, Limoncello Cake, Sweet Maple Cornbread, Blood Orange Chocolate Chip and Ranch ice cream flavors. “We know that Hidden Valley Ranch goes with just about everything - pizza, carrots, French fries - but ice cream is a first for us,” added Rachel Garrison, associate director at Hidden Valley Ranch, in a press release, adding that the company is excited about this creamy mix of savory and sweet. “We have done some creative collaborations and can’t wait for Walmart shoppers to try this new and exciting flavor along with our other Spring specials.” “We’re so excited to debut this new series of flavors and unveil what is possibly our most surprising ice cream yet: Hidden Valley Ranch,” Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a press release. The companies said the ice cream boasts the savory flavors of ranch, and includes buttermilk, flavorful herbs and a “touch of sweetness,” suggesting that the unique treat pairs well with salty snacks. In a press release, reps for the brands admitted that ranch and ice cream may not be a typical pairing, but that the Hidden Valley Ranch x Van Leeuwen flavor delivers a “surprisingly tasty twist on the sweet treat.” (The brands kindly sent me a carton, so I’ll be the judge of that.
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