Ben & Jerry’s, the beloved ice cream brand known for its creative flavors and collaborations, has introduced a new product line that reimagines the classic sundae—now available in pint form. After testing the concept in Europe, the brand has decided to bring the Sundaes line to the U.S., offering a convenient way for fans to enjoy the indulgence of a sundae without the hassle of preparation.
Natalia Butler, a Flavor Guru at Ben & Jerry’s, explained that the challenge was figuring out how to capture all the components of a sundae while ensuring the convenience of a pint. “We felt it was a great characteristic of a sundae that we could use to bring this pint to life,” she said, referring to the signature sundae swirls and chunks that add both texture and indulgence.
The result is four new sundae-inspired flavors: Cookie Vermont-ster Sundae, Dulce-Delish Sundae, Choco-lotta Cheesecake Sundae, and Turtle Sundae. Here’s a breakdown of each flavor:
Cookie Vermont-ster Sundae
This flavor features classic vanilla ice cream combined with chocolate chip and chocolate chocolate chip cookies. It is topped with vanilla whipped topping, fudge swirls, and fudge chips. While the topping was enticing, the balance of flavors didn’t hit the mark for all tasters. Some found the cookies a bit too salty, overpowering the more delicate whipped topping and vanilla ice cream, making this a more basic option compared to the others.
Turtle Sundae
This pint contains a buttery ice cream base mixed with fudge-covered almonds and pretzel swirls, along with vanilla whipped topping, caramel swirls, and fudge-covered pretzel pieces. Inspired by the sweet-and-salty trend on TikTok, this flavor balances the sweetness of the ice cream with the crunch of the toppings. The dark chocolate finish helped counter the sweetness, though it might not be a flavor for everyone to enjoy in large quantities.
Choco-lotta Cheesecake Sundae
Made with chocolate cheesecake ice cream, chocolate cookies, and chocolate chocolate cookie swirls, this sundae is topped with vanilla whipped topping, fudge swirls, and sea salt fudge chunks. Despite the cheesecake base, which is often polarizing, this flavor struck a balance between cheesecake and chocolate, making it enjoyable for both cheesecake lovers and those less enthusiastic about it. The bold chocolate flavor, combined with the creamy whipped topping, makes this a satisfying option for chocolate lovers.
Dulce-Delish Sundae
The standout of the new offerings, this pint features salted caramel ice cream, pecan toffee pieces, and caramel swirls, topped with caramel whipped topping and sea salt fudge chunks. The caramel whipped topping is a highlight, providing a light and flavorful contrast to the rich ice cream. The salted caramel base, with the added sea salt fudge chunks, strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty. This flavor proved to be the favorite among tasters.
Overall, the new Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a sundae experience at home. While there’s no clear winner among the four flavors, the combination of rich ice cream and decadent toppings offers a refreshing twist on the traditional pint. However, a suggestion for the future would be to add more layers of topping throughout the pint to enhance the sundae experience from top to bottom.
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