#ice-cream

#ice-cream

Every time I travel, ice cream is an absolute must have. Every time summer arrives, ice cream is an absolute must have. Any minor inconvenience, ice cream is an absolute must have. Basically, if there's a reason to eat ice cream, I will find it - and I wouldn't have it any other way. Now it's time to put your ice cream knowledge to the test.

Ice cream lovers are faced with serious decisions in the frozen section. Alongside popular favorites, there are plenty of underrated ice cream brands that deserve attention. Pennsylvania-born Turkey Hill is just one example. What started in the Great Depression as a dairy business has endured. Whether tucked into homemade waffle cones or used to make banana splits, Turkey Hill warrants consideration. "I know there's not a lot of love for Turkey Hill, but this is my favorite ice cream," confessed one Redditor. The poster wasn't alone. The brand was first sold regionally but can now be found in major markets.

It is certainly possible to use a slow cooker to whip up a delicious batch of homemade ice cream, and it makes preparing the dessert so much easier. While you do still need a freezer, the slow cooker takes all of the hard work out of making the ice cream's base. This is because the appliance's low cooking temperature is perfect for cooking an egg-based custard.

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Cookie butter is a sweet Swiss-army knife of an ingredient that can be incorporated into a range of recipes. Whether spooned into batter, drizzled onto brownies, or used to elevate lattes, some of the best ways to use cookie butter are the sweetest. We spoke to Sasha Zabar, founder of Glace in New York, for tips on how to incorporate spoonfuls into cold recipes like homemade ice cream.

That's all to say: anything Van Leeuwen does gets me excited, especially when it involves new flavors (though I'll always be loyal to the honeycomb, pistachio and Earl Grey tea). Case in point: the debut of the brand's new Flavor Lab in Greenpoint, a creative hub for flavor development and innovation helmed by co-founder Ben Van Leeuwen and Ryoko Yoshida of Marlow & Sons fame.

Let's start with the newest addition to Jeni's lineup: Caramel Apple Crumble. It has an apple ice cream base, dark caramel sauce swirled throughout, and then a brown sugar oat crumble. If you like caramel apple pie, then you will like this ice cream. It's like an extra chilly version of the fun, decadent, fruity pie that brings a hint of whimsy to your freezer.

"Growing up, my mother would always say that your house is only as good as your neighbor," Lipschutz said. "We definitely couldn't do it without the people that live around Chauncey Street, but also that live around Irving, so it's very exciting."

Stracciatella gelato, invented by Enrico Panattoni in 1961, features fine strips of hardened chocolate and is loved for its crunchy yet smooth texture.

Ice cream floats remain a beloved classic, especially in hot weather, and can be easily made at home or creatively elevated with ingredients.

Grape-Nuts ice cream is a nostalgic favorite in certain regions of the United States, originating as a unique blend of cereal and ice cream from a chef in 1919.

Great Value's Vanilla Bean ice cream flavor is not only plain, but its vanilla flavor tastes artificial, making the ice cream inedible for many.

Chocolate ice cream in a chocolate-dipped cone from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor offers a delightful treat, featuring options like classic chocolate, peanuts, or rainbow sprinkles.

Josh Hart, a New York Knicks forward, engaged with a viral moment by tasting a new ice cream flavor inspired by breast milk, declaring it very accurate in flavor.

Handel's Ice Cream has more than 150 locations in 15 states. It has maintained the old school ice cream parlor feel with a history of tradition.

Black pepper can be quite the game-changer when incorporated into ice cream, adding a unique contrast to traditional flavors with its spicy and aromatic qualities.

Black Cat Frozen Custard is a moody new custard parlor in Old Town that taps into the city's enduring goth soul as soon as you walk through the door.