Post by thesolution on Nov 8, 2017 15:07:28 GMT -5
Graeters Cookies and Cream
Graeters which is known for massive mix-ins yet again strikes gold with a basic Cookies and Cream Flavoring. Graeter's Cookies and Cream is labeled as "Chunks of America’s favorite sandwich cookies dunked into Graeter’s sweet ice cream will delight every child, including the one inside you!" What we do know about Graeter's is they don't skimp on mix-ins and this is yet another classic flavor to their lineup.
Touching the surface there are massive chunks of cookies with a fine vanilla base. Graeter's uses a french pot process which will use whole mix-ins and they do get broken up into different sizes. Sometimes you will get a chunk of a signature chocolate chip, and sometimes you will get flakes like you would find in Ben & Jerry pints with their fudge flakes. The vanilla base is superb. Very rich, elegant, and full of luscious flavor. The consistency of the ice cream is similar to many premium brands. With a very thick, creamy, and delicious base it is no reason Graeter's has such flexibility by establishing the base flavors. This in my opinion is one of the best vanilla's on the market with how rich and luscious the flavoring is.
For the Oreo Mix-ins you will be digging through halved chunks throughout the pint. I even had specs breaching the surface before my first bite. From top to bottom I got at least 4 full sized sandwich cookies chunked up. The great thing is the mix-ins are not rock hard like found in many pints. These cookies are softer that wont break your teeth upon biting. As you dig deeper the cookies somehow just keep getting larger and larger.
Overall this is one of the best cookies and cream ice creams on the market. You have very consistent mix-ins, one of the best vanilla bases, and a fine example of simplicity at its best. This ranks in my top 3 next to Buckeye Blitz and Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip for grocery pints you can always pick up. Seasonal flavors may come and go, but this one is a classic.
Score: A-
Found: Giant Eagle
Erie, PA
Graeters which is known for massive mix-ins yet again strikes gold with a basic Cookies and Cream Flavoring. Graeter's Cookies and Cream is labeled as "Chunks of America’s favorite sandwich cookies dunked into Graeter’s sweet ice cream will delight every child, including the one inside you!" What we do know about Graeter's is they don't skimp on mix-ins and this is yet another classic flavor to their lineup.
Touching the surface there are massive chunks of cookies with a fine vanilla base. Graeter's uses a french pot process which will use whole mix-ins and they do get broken up into different sizes. Sometimes you will get a chunk of a signature chocolate chip, and sometimes you will get flakes like you would find in Ben & Jerry pints with their fudge flakes. The vanilla base is superb. Very rich, elegant, and full of luscious flavor. The consistency of the ice cream is similar to many premium brands. With a very thick, creamy, and delicious base it is no reason Graeter's has such flexibility by establishing the base flavors. This in my opinion is one of the best vanilla's on the market with how rich and luscious the flavoring is.
For the Oreo Mix-ins you will be digging through halved chunks throughout the pint. I even had specs breaching the surface before my first bite. From top to bottom I got at least 4 full sized sandwich cookies chunked up. The great thing is the mix-ins are not rock hard like found in many pints. These cookies are softer that wont break your teeth upon biting. As you dig deeper the cookies somehow just keep getting larger and larger.
Overall this is one of the best cookies and cream ice creams on the market. You have very consistent mix-ins, one of the best vanilla bases, and a fine example of simplicity at its best. This ranks in my top 3 next to Buckeye Blitz and Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip for grocery pints you can always pick up. Seasonal flavors may come and go, but this one is a classic.
Score: A-
Found: Giant Eagle
Erie, PA