Post by thesolution on Feb 9, 2021 20:18:54 GMT -5
Caffe Panna Banilla Killa
CaffePanna'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.
Banilla Killa is labeled as "Heilala vanilla bean and fresh banana ice cream with candied Nilla wafers and a deep butterscotch caramel. Big Banoffee vibes!"
The combination of the banana and vanilla base is quite unique. The vanilla is slightly overpowering to the subtle ripe banana compliment. When I took my first bite I was in awe of how pure and rich the banana shines. The vanilla is elegant, pure, and rich in flavor. The extra sweetness provides the lusciousness you would expect to make a staple flavor stand out among the ice cream crowd.
The candied nilla wafers have a strong crunch to them, and the correct amount of sugary syrup to give this flavor an extra oomph. I did pick up a small backend of brown sugar, which is ideal for a banana and vanilla base. What really steals the show is how thick the deep butterscotch caramel is. The burnt flavor of the caramel thrives off the candied sugar from the wafers included in the pint. The thick and gooey swirl reminds me of a Werther's butterscotch candy liquefied and pureed into the frozen dessert.
For those who love bananas and caramel, this is the one for you. If I were to make a small critique the banana flavor needs to be amplified to match the vanilla base. Fruity flavors can be hit or miss on the ice cream market. Caffe Panna does not swing and miss.
Grade: A-
Found: Caffe Panna
New York, New York
CaffePanna'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.
Banilla Killa is labeled as "Heilala vanilla bean and fresh banana ice cream with candied Nilla wafers and a deep butterscotch caramel. Big Banoffee vibes!"
The combination of the banana and vanilla base is quite unique. The vanilla is slightly overpowering to the subtle ripe banana compliment. When I took my first bite I was in awe of how pure and rich the banana shines. The vanilla is elegant, pure, and rich in flavor. The extra sweetness provides the lusciousness you would expect to make a staple flavor stand out among the ice cream crowd.
The candied nilla wafers have a strong crunch to them, and the correct amount of sugary syrup to give this flavor an extra oomph. I did pick up a small backend of brown sugar, which is ideal for a banana and vanilla base. What really steals the show is how thick the deep butterscotch caramel is. The burnt flavor of the caramel thrives off the candied sugar from the wafers included in the pint. The thick and gooey swirl reminds me of a Werther's butterscotch candy liquefied and pureed into the frozen dessert.
For those who love bananas and caramel, this is the one for you. If I were to make a small critique the banana flavor needs to be amplified to match the vanilla base. Fruity flavors can be hit or miss on the ice cream market. Caffe Panna does not swing and miss.
Grade: A-
Found: Caffe Panna
New York, New York