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Posted on 04/18/2023 4:01:52 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is well-known for its quality ice cream and some seriously out-there flavors. After all, this is the brand that brought the world Grey Poupon Ice Cream and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Ice Cream. The brand is at it again — this time, with everyone’s favorite dressing, ranch.
On Thursday, the brand announced seven new spring flavors, which are set to be sold exclusively at Walmart locations nationwide. One of them is Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream.
“We’re so excited to debut this new series of flavors and unveil what is possibly our most surprising ice cream yet: Hidden Valley Ranch,” Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, shared in a statement with Food & Wine. “We have done some creative collaborations and can’t wait for Walmart shoppers to try this new and exciting flavor along with our other Spring specials.”
Hidden Valley Created a 'Ranch Diamond' Using Actual Ranch Seasoning
The editors at Food & Wine got an early taste of the new ranch flavor, and the feelings in the office were certainly mixed. With reactions ranging from “it’s very garlic powder forward” to “it tastes like sweet ranch” to “I only wish I had french fries to pair it with” to “no,” it’s a flavor that may not be for everyone, but for those die-hard ranch fans out there, it’s absolutely memorable. The ice cream is packed with the same flavorful herbs, buttermilk, and just the right amount of sweetness you find in the bottle.
“We know that Hidden Valley Ranch goes with just about everything – pizza, carrots, French fries – but ice cream is a first for us,” Rachel Garrison, associate director at Hidden Valley Ranch, shared. “We are so excited to partner with Van Leeuwen, the expert in limited-edition, premium flavors, to bring together this creamy mix of savory and sweet."
Garrison added this hot tip: “Top your scoops with crushed pretzels or potato chips for a perfect salty crunch.”
This isn’t the only new flavor coming from the brand. Its full spring lineup includes Sweet Maple Cornbread, Blood Orange Chocolate Chip, Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Honey Graham Cracker, and Limoncello Cake. All the new flavors will be available nationwide for $4.98. However, like many of its products, these are a limited release and will only be available from March 20 through May 28.
On salad, ok. In ice cream? NO!
Ranch dressing makes me gag on salads. On ice cream ... gross.
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This is great. I bought Van Leeuwen pistachio ice cream on sale at Safeway about five weeks ago and it was excellent (except they left out the almonds!).
My son LOVES Ranch Dressing, especially on pizza.
This will be his new favorite ice cream, I’m sure. I just sent him the Food & Wine article.
I wouldn’t buy a pint, but I’d try a spoonful.
Ice cream is supposed to be sweet tasting.
I am going to wait for their Thousand Island ice cream.
I’ll wait for oil and vinegar, but not holding my breath.
Forget the French salad dressing.
I’m coming up with Ketchup flavored ice cream, and cilantro flavored ice cream and grass flavored ice cream. Asparagus ice cream if good too, and so is mustard flavored ice cream.
And, I’m not going to hide them in Hidden Valley.
I love ranch on tacos.
Not sure about ice cream, AT ALL!!!!
Not everyone’s favorite dressing.
It sounds gross to me, but I can’t wait to see what my son thinks about it!
How about a Ceasar Sundae with anchovies?
I can’t stand ranch dressing except for dipping fried hot pepper cheese balls in
What stops someone from pouring hidden valley ranch and some milk into a home ice cream maker, and making hidden valley ranch ice cream?
why...
I’m glad I’m lactose intolerant….
I was thinking of him.
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