Post by thesolution on Jan 23, 2023 9:32:08 GMT -5
Caffe Panna Pumpkin Cheesecake
Caffe Panna's goal is to bring that same welcoming spirit and all-day accessibility to the heart of New York City, with an emphasis on delicious ice cream that marries elements of both Italian and American traditions.
Pumpkin Cheesecake is labeled as "Pumpkin cheesecake ice cream with cheesecake swirl and gingersnap crunch".
Caffe Panna's Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is superb. As I dug into the orange ice cream the texture is smooth, creamy, and decadent. This is a subtle pumpkin flavor and provides enough nutmeg and cinnamon to keep you interested. The cream cheese is added to compliment the pumpkin base, which is where the cheesecake portion shines. There is a pronounced tang to this ice cream, but with how deep the pumpkin flavor is there is still a good balance to both flavors without one overpowering the other.
The cheesecake swirl is promising as you can see it pooling throughout the pint. The consistency of Caffe Panna and its mix-ins is always a strong point. The extra luscious flavoring in the swirl pairs with the elements found in the base to amplify the experience. The gingersnap crunch reminds me of the Nabisco cookies but bursting with cinnamon sugar. The soft and chewy inclusions in the ice cream boost the cinnamon found in the ice cream. The crunch pieces are scattered throughout the ice cream with a nice buttery undertone.
This flavor is really well done. The base is phenomenal, and the mix-ins really stand out. If I were to nitpick this flavor the swirl could use a touch more vanilla and a hint of salt to make the flavors pop. All in all, this is superb.
Grade: A-
Found: Caffe Panna
New York, New York
Caffe Panna's goal is to bring that same welcoming spirit and all-day accessibility to the heart of New York City, with an emphasis on delicious ice cream that marries elements of both Italian and American traditions.
Pumpkin Cheesecake is labeled as "Pumpkin cheesecake ice cream with cheesecake swirl and gingersnap crunch".
Caffe Panna's Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is superb. As I dug into the orange ice cream the texture is smooth, creamy, and decadent. This is a subtle pumpkin flavor and provides enough nutmeg and cinnamon to keep you interested. The cream cheese is added to compliment the pumpkin base, which is where the cheesecake portion shines. There is a pronounced tang to this ice cream, but with how deep the pumpkin flavor is there is still a good balance to both flavors without one overpowering the other.
The cheesecake swirl is promising as you can see it pooling throughout the pint. The consistency of Caffe Panna and its mix-ins is always a strong point. The extra luscious flavoring in the swirl pairs with the elements found in the base to amplify the experience. The gingersnap crunch reminds me of the Nabisco cookies but bursting with cinnamon sugar. The soft and chewy inclusions in the ice cream boost the cinnamon found in the ice cream. The crunch pieces are scattered throughout the ice cream with a nice buttery undertone.
This flavor is really well done. The base is phenomenal, and the mix-ins really stand out. If I were to nitpick this flavor the swirl could use a touch more vanilla and a hint of salt to make the flavors pop. All in all, this is superb.
Grade: A-
Found: Caffe Panna
New York, New York