In a delightful twist of flavors, The Merry Dairy, a beloved ice cream shop in Hintonburg, is redefining Halloween treats with a selection of special flavors that have caught the attention of local dessert enthusiasts. Until recently, I hadn’t fully appreciated the appeal of ice creams mixed with candy bar chunks, favoring more straightforward options like strawberry gelato or rich dark chocolate. However, the lure of Halloween and the creativity at The Merry Dairy have changed my perspective.
Following Thanksgiving, the establishment has introduced nearly a dozen spooky flavors in celebration of the season. Intrigued, I decided to visit and sample a few offerings.
One standout flavor, “Chocolate Haunted Toffee,” features delectable bits of chocolate-covered sponge toffee blended into a surprisingly rich vegan chocolate base. Another playful option, “Candy Bar,” incorporates an assortment of nut-free Halloween treats such as Smarties, Coffee Crisps, Aeros, and Kit Kats into a premium ice cream base.
For those looking to fully embrace the Halloween spirit, the ice cream is served in black vanilla cones. Prices for these festive flavors are $4 for a single scoop, $6 for a double scoop, or $10 for a pint, available until supplies last later this week.
For an extra surprise, customers can try “Cookie Monster,” a vibrant blue ice cream packed with house-baked cookies and Oreos, sure to delight both children and the young at heart. Conversely, “BooBerry Lemon,” crafted with Canadian wild blueberries and fresh lemon juice, offers a more sophisticated flavor profile.
Ultimately, the charm of these Halloween-themed ice creams lies in their ability to evoke nostalgia. With my first taste of Chocolate Haunted Toffee, memories flooded back of trick-or-treating as a six-year-old in Nepean, alongside my mother. Another bite transported me to a time when I took my young son, dressed as a dinosaur, out for his first Halloween adventure near Westboro Beach over 15 years ago.
In this way, The Merry Dairy’s ice creams capture the essence of Halloween far beyond mere flavor—offering a sweet connection to cherished memories.
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