Post by thesolution on Nov 3, 2019 17:32:15 GMT -5
Handel's Pumpkin Pie
Handel's Pumpkin Pie is "Pumpkin ice cream with a Graham Cracker swirl." While this is basic on paper, Handel's is known to make one of the best pumpkin bases on the market. Everything at Handel's is made in house and is a premium brand. While they are a chain in the North East, they also have shops that stretch down to Florida and all the way out west in Vegas. This a limited edition flavor, and I always find a way to trek down to pick some up when they are back in stock.
Upon the first bite you get a HUGE dense pumpkin patched flavor that also has an amazing cinnamon, nutmeg, and graham cracker taste that trickles down your throat It seems like every single bite you take gives you a thick tasting of Libby's Pumpkin that is full of cream and sugar. The amazing thing is how well everything compliments each other. With every single pumpkin spice you would expect something to take over, but each and every spice meshes together to form perfection. The ice cream is so thick and dense you would think it resembles custard.
The graham cracker swirl is thick and also very intense, with a crunchy yet smooth texture that is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to an authentic and delicious graham presence. Once again Handel's is up there with the best of them on the market for taking their swirls to another level. Not only is the swirl lingering on the surface, but the pockets emerge into thick chunks as you dig deeper into the pint. Handel's does not short change you on the mix-in consistency.
Pumpkin Ripple is my all-time favorite, but this is knocking on the door right behind it. The graham is as rich as the Graham Central Station base laced throughout the pint. If you favor graham cracker of marshmallow, then this will be your cup of tea. To be honest if you have both of these choices when you visit Handel's get a pint of both as they are stellar.
Grade: A
Found: Handel's Ice Cream
Hermitage, PA
List of All-Time Favorite Pumpkin Ice Creams / Gelato:
1. Handels Pumpkin Ripple
2. Handels Pumpkin Pie
3. Clementine's Gooey Pumpkin Caramel Pecan
4. Talenti's Pumpkin Pie
5. Coldstone Pumpkin Cheesecake
6. Turkey Hill Pumpkin Pie
7. High Road Roasted Pumpkin
8. Ample Hills No Sleep Till Pumpkin
9. Jeni's Buttercup Pumpkin
10. 7/11 Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
11. Perry's Pumpkin Pie
12. Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard
13. Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake
14. Trader Joe's Pumpkin
15. Graeters Pumpkin
Handel's Pumpkin Pie is "Pumpkin ice cream with a Graham Cracker swirl." While this is basic on paper, Handel's is known to make one of the best pumpkin bases on the market. Everything at Handel's is made in house and is a premium brand. While they are a chain in the North East, they also have shops that stretch down to Florida and all the way out west in Vegas. This a limited edition flavor, and I always find a way to trek down to pick some up when they are back in stock.
Upon the first bite you get a HUGE dense pumpkin patched flavor that also has an amazing cinnamon, nutmeg, and graham cracker taste that trickles down your throat It seems like every single bite you take gives you a thick tasting of Libby's Pumpkin that is full of cream and sugar. The amazing thing is how well everything compliments each other. With every single pumpkin spice you would expect something to take over, but each and every spice meshes together to form perfection. The ice cream is so thick and dense you would think it resembles custard.
The graham cracker swirl is thick and also very intense, with a crunchy yet smooth texture that is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to an authentic and delicious graham presence. Once again Handel's is up there with the best of them on the market for taking their swirls to another level. Not only is the swirl lingering on the surface, but the pockets emerge into thick chunks as you dig deeper into the pint. Handel's does not short change you on the mix-in consistency.
Pumpkin Ripple is my all-time favorite, but this is knocking on the door right behind it. The graham is as rich as the Graham Central Station base laced throughout the pint. If you favor graham cracker of marshmallow, then this will be your cup of tea. To be honest if you have both of these choices when you visit Handel's get a pint of both as they are stellar.
Grade: A
Found: Handel's Ice Cream
Hermitage, PA
List of All-Time Favorite Pumpkin Ice Creams / Gelato:
1. Handels Pumpkin Ripple
2. Handels Pumpkin Pie
3. Clementine's Gooey Pumpkin Caramel Pecan
4. Talenti's Pumpkin Pie
5. Coldstone Pumpkin Cheesecake
6. Turkey Hill Pumpkin Pie
7. High Road Roasted Pumpkin
8. Ample Hills No Sleep Till Pumpkin
9. Jeni's Buttercup Pumpkin
10. 7/11 Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
11. Perry's Pumpkin Pie
12. Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard
13. Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake
14. Trader Joe's Pumpkin
15. Graeters Pumpkin