Post by thesolution on Nov 3, 2019 17:04:43 GMT -5
Handel's S'mores
Handel's S'mores is defined as "A Graham Cracker ice cream with marshmallow swirls, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chunks." There have been many S'mores released from multiple brands over the years. Personally you see variance when trying to replicate the famous spring dessert. Ben & Jerry's went with a chocolate base, Wegmans went with a Marshmallow base , Handels, Graeter's, 7/11, and Gelato Fiasco start with the graham cracker base. Some people are turned away with a heavy cinnamon or graham cracker base, but lets see what Handel's has to offer on the S'mores market.
The Graham Cracker base is unique in its own way from many other brands on the market. The enhancement comes with a pleasant cinnamon aftertaste. Handel's ice cream is a very dense and pack the premium homemade flavor in each and every bite. When you compare it to a graham cracker you buy in a grocery store think about the blistering cinnamon aftertaste. Handel's gives you the dense graham flavor, but the lingering and luscious cinnamon aftertaste that keeps you going back for more.
Next up are the mix-ins provided in Handel's S'mores. For one thing, they do not short change you on mini-marshmallows or swirl throughout the pint. Almost each and every bite had these soft gooey marshmallows, or pockets of swirl. The texture and taste of the marshmallow compliments are superb. Very similar to Gelato Fiasco with being torched, they are very soft and resemble being cooked right on top of a fire. The last feature is the chocolate chunks. Handel's chocolate chunks resembled chocolate shards which were hit or miss the entire pint. The chunks provided a hard and thick texture on top of fresh marshmallows. The taste of the chocolate was rich, but the amount was subpar compared to the marshmallows.
Overall a great pint. For those who really love a graham cracker base this will be a pint not to pass on. The chocolate chunks could have been better, but beggars cannot be choosers. For those who love a rich marshmallow base Wegmans will be your go to S'mores. If you like Graeter's S'mores, this is a step above it due to the added swirl and a much richer base. This is a must pickup if you have it at your local Handels.
Grade: B+
Found: Handles Ice Cream
Hermitage, PA
Handel's S'mores is defined as "A Graham Cracker ice cream with marshmallow swirls, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chunks." There have been many S'mores released from multiple brands over the years. Personally you see variance when trying to replicate the famous spring dessert. Ben & Jerry's went with a chocolate base, Wegmans went with a Marshmallow base , Handels, Graeter's, 7/11, and Gelato Fiasco start with the graham cracker base. Some people are turned away with a heavy cinnamon or graham cracker base, but lets see what Handel's has to offer on the S'mores market.
The Graham Cracker base is unique in its own way from many other brands on the market. The enhancement comes with a pleasant cinnamon aftertaste. Handel's ice cream is a very dense and pack the premium homemade flavor in each and every bite. When you compare it to a graham cracker you buy in a grocery store think about the blistering cinnamon aftertaste. Handel's gives you the dense graham flavor, but the lingering and luscious cinnamon aftertaste that keeps you going back for more.
Next up are the mix-ins provided in Handel's S'mores. For one thing, they do not short change you on mini-marshmallows or swirl throughout the pint. Almost each and every bite had these soft gooey marshmallows, or pockets of swirl. The texture and taste of the marshmallow compliments are superb. Very similar to Gelato Fiasco with being torched, they are very soft and resemble being cooked right on top of a fire. The last feature is the chocolate chunks. Handel's chocolate chunks resembled chocolate shards which were hit or miss the entire pint. The chunks provided a hard and thick texture on top of fresh marshmallows. The taste of the chocolate was rich, but the amount was subpar compared to the marshmallows.
Overall a great pint. For those who really love a graham cracker base this will be a pint not to pass on. The chocolate chunks could have been better, but beggars cannot be choosers. For those who love a rich marshmallow base Wegmans will be your go to S'mores. If you like Graeter's S'mores, this is a step above it due to the added swirl and a much richer base. This is a must pickup if you have it at your local Handels.
Grade: B+
Found: Handles Ice Cream
Hermitage, PA