I Tried Ben & Jerry's New Sundaes & This One Is Definitively The Best
As any true Ben & Jerry's fan knows, the famed Vermont-born ice cream brand is always churning out new flavors and dessert creations (and sadly, sending some to the flavor graveyard). From innovative non-dairy offerings to the core line-up of ice cream flavors and fun collabs with notable celebrities (we're looking at you right now, Chance the Rapper), this powerhouse ice cream slayer has a boundless array of options for any craving. And now we can get Ben & Jerry's Sundaes right in the carton!
After testing out the new product line in Europe, B&J's decided to launch Sundaes here in the States. The brand wanted to recreate the decadence of a classic ice cream sundae in pint form, getting rid of the hassle of creating one yourself. Natalia Butler, a Flavor Guru at Ben & Jerry's responsible for working on the new Sundaes product line, tells us, "It was hard to try to envision how we could put in all the components of a sundae and make it super convenient for our fans to enjoy."
When brainstorming on the idea, the team turned towards those classic sundae swirls and chunks on top, "which are so indulgent and add so much texture," explains Butler. "We felt it was a great characteristic of a sundae that we could use to bring this pint to life."
The result? Four new Sundae flavors: Cookie Vermont-ster Sundae, Dulce-Delish Sundae, Choco-latta Cheesecake Sundae, and Turtle Sundae. They sound delicious, but there's only one way to find out if they match up to their names. Like any good reporter, I whipped out the biggest spoon I could find and got to work.
Cookie Vermont-ster Sundae
This pint is described as "a classic vanilla ice cream with chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chocolate chip cookies, topped with vanilla whipped topping, fudge swirls and fudge chips."
The topping on this one looked the most enticing when I opened up all the cartons, and, based on the descriptions, I thought this one would be my favorite out of all the sundaes. Instead, I found it the most basic. I loved the addition of chocolate chip cookies in this ice cream, but felt like there was a little too much salt in the cookies, which slightly overpowered the more delicate whipped topping and vanilla ice cream. I love a fudge swirl moment and I certainly wouldn't turn down a pint, but this wasn't my favorite of the quad.
Turtle Sundae
This pint comprises a "buttery ice cream base chock-full of fudge-covered almonds and pretzel swirls, complete with vanilla whipped topping, caramel swirls and fudge-covered pretzel pieces." Butler told us that the sweet and saltiness of this flavor was inspired by the popcorn salad trend on TikTok.
Right away, the topping here is noticeably sweet when compared to the other flavors, and so is the buttery ice cream, which is reminiscent of a sweet cream flavor. The crunchy toppings make for a nice balance and the dark chocolate finish was a smart choice. The fudge-covered almonds and pretzel bits also help to counterbalance that sweetness, but still I don't think I could have too much of this one.
Choco-lotta Cheesecake Sundae
This one is made with a "chocolate cheesecake ice cream, chocolate cookies and chocolate chocolate cookie swirls topped with a dreamy vanilla whipped topping, fudge swirls and sea salt fudge chunks."
I am not a fan of cheesecake so I wasn't sure how I'd like this sundae. At first bite, this pint hits the nail on the head in terms of cheesecake and chocolate flavor. There is just enough cheesecake flavor for fans of the real thing to get that nostalgic bite, but it's subtle enough that even people like me will still enjoy it.
The whipped topping really makes sense in this pint, giving a bit of lightness to contrast the bold chocolate ice cream. This is definitely a pint made for chocolate lovers — it's the dominant flavor throughout, especially when you get a spoonful with the fudge chunks and swirls.
Dulce-Delish Sundae
Made with salted caramel ice cream swirled with with pecan toffee pieces and caramel swirls, this one is topped with caramel whipped topping with caramel swirls and "satisfying sea salt fudge chunks."
This whipped topping is what butterbeer dreams are made of. It's light, caramel-y, and super delicious. I like that it just coats the top because it is rather sweet, but as you dig deeper into the carton, you get just the ice cream, which makes for a perfect spoonful. The salted caramel ice cream is not too salty, not too sweet, and when paired with the sea salt fudge chunks, strikes just the right balance. It doesn't even need the toffee pieces, but I won't turn 'em down. Suffice it to say, this one was my clear favorite of the new flavors.
All in all, there wasn't a bad flavor in the bunch. I know, I know, hardly shocking. The whipped topping with added fudge chunks, drizzle, or shavings really added another dimension to your everyday pint of ice cream. I only feel bad with whoever gets left with the bottom of the carton. Ideally, these would have another layer of the topping added somewhere in the middle, but hey, maybe that means it's a single serving?
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