Post by thesolution on Aug 5, 2018 9:42:53 GMT -5
Handel's Twixter
Handel's Twixter is labeled as "Vanilla ice cream with caramel ripple, chocolate chips, and sugar cookie pieces." Luckily I got to sample this before I left the Handel's. After sampling it I demanded a pint to take home with me. The co-worker claimed this was his favorite flavor off the lineup, and after trying it I saw why. This one is hard to find, but if you can grab it I highly suggest it and here is why.
The vanilla ice cream used in Handel's bases is made in house from scratch. The quality of it is very close to Graeter's, but not as dense. The vanilla flavor shines but the best aspect is the sweet and luscious aftertaste it does provide. The ice cream resembles a 50/50 mix between soft serve and dense premium ice cream in texture. After letting the pint temper for 5 minutes you are basically cutting butter with how smooth and creamy it is.
The caramel ripple soon became caramel pools. The consistency resembles Salt & Straw as it continues to get larger the deeper you dig. The swirl was the highlight of the pint as the chocolate chip pieces and sugar cookie pieces were icing on the cake. The chocolate chip pieces are smaller versions of Ben & Jerry's fudge flakes. While they are nothing to rave over, they pack a nice milk chocolate flavor to enhance the caramel swirl and vanilla base. The sugar cookie pieces were hard to find which kind of let me down. Upon scooping them they are very soft, dense, and chewy in flavor. The extra sweetness from the sugar cookie helps improve the base to make this even better.
Overall does this resemble a Twix? To a degree I can see how it does with the caramel and chocolate, but the sugar cookie pieces and vanilla base threw me off. While this is a good flavor it is not one of Handel’s must haves. I would highly suggest getting a pint if you can get your hands on it. Call ahead and see if they have it and have them stash in a deep chest for a pickup.
Grade: B
Found: Handel’s Ice Cream
McCandless, PA
Handel's Twixter is labeled as "Vanilla ice cream with caramel ripple, chocolate chips, and sugar cookie pieces." Luckily I got to sample this before I left the Handel's. After sampling it I demanded a pint to take home with me. The co-worker claimed this was his favorite flavor off the lineup, and after trying it I saw why. This one is hard to find, but if you can grab it I highly suggest it and here is why.
The vanilla ice cream used in Handel's bases is made in house from scratch. The quality of it is very close to Graeter's, but not as dense. The vanilla flavor shines but the best aspect is the sweet and luscious aftertaste it does provide. The ice cream resembles a 50/50 mix between soft serve and dense premium ice cream in texture. After letting the pint temper for 5 minutes you are basically cutting butter with how smooth and creamy it is.
The caramel ripple soon became caramel pools. The consistency resembles Salt & Straw as it continues to get larger the deeper you dig. The swirl was the highlight of the pint as the chocolate chip pieces and sugar cookie pieces were icing on the cake. The chocolate chip pieces are smaller versions of Ben & Jerry's fudge flakes. While they are nothing to rave over, they pack a nice milk chocolate flavor to enhance the caramel swirl and vanilla base. The sugar cookie pieces were hard to find which kind of let me down. Upon scooping them they are very soft, dense, and chewy in flavor. The extra sweetness from the sugar cookie helps improve the base to make this even better.
Overall does this resemble a Twix? To a degree I can see how it does with the caramel and chocolate, but the sugar cookie pieces and vanilla base threw me off. While this is a good flavor it is not one of Handel’s must haves. I would highly suggest getting a pint if you can get your hands on it. Call ahead and see if they have it and have them stash in a deep chest for a pickup.
Grade: B
Found: Handel’s Ice Cream
McCandless, PA