This Costco Ice Cream Beats Out Name Brands, According to Customers

It's amazing in milkshakes.

While some may find vanilla ice cream boring, it’s classic for a reason. Vanilla is simple (in the very best way) and versatile enough to pair well with pretty much everything, adding an a la mode touch to desserts like pies, brownies, and cakes or taking breakfast staples such as pancakes and waffles to the next level. To elevate a standalone scoop or two, all you need are a few toppings—cookie crumbles, fresh fruit, candy pieces, hot fudge, or caramel can quickly get the job done.

Of course, even a whole mountain of toppings can't rescue bad ice cream. Which is why it's important to have a solid base and choose a reputable brand that’s known for taste first. Without question, some vanilla ice cream brands you buy at the grocery store are better than others, and according to Reddit, Costco delivers with its Kirkland Signature Super Premium Vanilla Ice Cream.

Why Customers Love Kirkland Signature Vanilla Ice Cream

Costco’s vanilla ice cream is widely popular for its rich and creamy texture, versatility, and overall flavor. It all comes down to the ingredients and how it’s made, as the process gives it a nice thickness and vanilla fragrance that many customers love and can’t get enough of. User dbrwhat says "it's one of the strongest vanilla flavors I've had in an ice cream."

First, it has a short ingredient list that includes fresh cream, skim milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and two types of gums that give the ice cream its signature thick texture. Second, it's labeled as “super premium,” which, per the International Dairy Foods Association, means there’s higher milk fat density than air. That's why it feels heavier and richer than most other store-bought vanilla ice creams. Redditor all-the-time described it as being a “borderline cold stone texture” in another thread, adding: “It’s creamy, thick, sweet enough but not overly sweet.”

Some say the vanilla ice cream is comparable to popular name brands and even superior for its affordability and greater value. “It’s basically comparable to the pint size vanillas like Ben & Jerry’s or Haagen Dazs but those are twice the price per volume. So yeah, it’s worth it,” said Reddit user nicebrah.

How To Enjoy Costco’s Kirkland Vanilla Ice Cream

Sure, you can always eat it plain, since the aromatic rich vanilla flavor is so pronounced on its own, but it’s always fun to play around with different toppings and add-ins for a bigger flavor boost, too. A few Redditors shared their favorite combinations and tips, which include topping scoops with cherry preserves or a drizzle of strawberry syrup.

One user Patient-War-4964 whips up a dessert made with another Costco product: “Get the apple empanadas in the freezer section, put them in the air fryer, and put them on some of the Kirkland vanilla ice cream.” A few others mentioned liking maple syrup, chocolate syrup, and fresh berries or a berry-flavored syrup.

It probably comes as no surprise that the milkshakes you can make with the Kirkland vanilla ice cream are sensational. Redditor Grumbul has two favorite combos. “The KS vanilla also pairs great with either Sprecher Root Beer for floats, or the Sencha Everyday Matcha from the Costco website,” they shared. “For the matcha, I stir a teaspoon of green tea powder into a bowl full of ice cream until there's no clumps and it has a milkshake-like consistency.”

The best thing about the Costco vanilla ice cream is that it’s incredibly versatile and consistently good, so the possibilities for experimentation are endless. “Last night, I had it with mixed berries and made my own berry sundae; other nights I want just the ice cream and chocolate syrup,” said Reddit user RedMachine-813.

As for us, with news that Costco has brought back its beloved s’mores cookie for a limited time this summer, it’s a no-brainer to enjoy the two together. And for those times when we're feeling a little less basic, Costco has use covered with many other delicious frozen treats.

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