It’s getting quite chilly here in Western PA, but ice cream season isn’t quite over yet. Come to think of it, ice cream season is never over. There is a reason that your grocer’s freezer isles are still filled with delicious frozen desserts during the fall and winter months: I’m supposed to review them.
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| “Swirls of Balsamico with Strawberries in Sweet Cream” |
I first came across Laloos when browsing on second scoop. Dubba gave a pretty stellar review of the stuff, so when I saw it on sale at Whole Foods for $5 as opposed to the normal $7, I decided to give it a shot.
I wasn’t sure what to expect; I’d only ever had goats cheese before and half expected to be met with a similar tangy type flavor. I cracked the lid.
-The base itself has a creamy enough consistency. It isn’t like Haagen Daaz or the like but that has to do with the much lower fat content.
-There is no goat cheese tang, you wouldn’t be able to tell this was made with any alternative dairy form if it was not mentioned.
-The balsamic itself is definitely not a background flavor, it’s sweet and savory in the best sense..definitely vinegary, but pairs well with mellower strawberry base and frozen strawberry chunks.
Overall, I don’t think this ice cream could get much better. It will definitely be a repeat purchase even at $5+. If you see it on sale, stock up.
Grade: A+
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i saw that on foodcrafters the other day. as soon as they said strawberry balsamic and goats milk in the same thought i knew i had to try it, but havent been able to find it! whole foods carries it though?
2 days? I'm surprised a pint lasts past 20 minutes.
thanks for this review – this is definitely the type of product I would actually seek out!
do I lose blogger cred if I didnt know what balsamico was? (I probably could have guessed though)
Laloo's is very cool, but it's NEVER on sale at Shaws, it's always $7, so thanks for the review, I've been feeling pretty guilty about not trying the other flavors.
Matt – Yep. I found this at Whole Foods
Nick – I try to restrain my inner fatty :p, when he comes out…he's a monster.
Julie – sure thing! I do hope you enjoy.
Dubba – This is definitely the next one I'd try. I've still got to sample the rumplemint.
I think I will be heading over to whole paycheck tomorrow to purchase this!
just picked up strawberry darling on sale for $2.99 at whole foods…if i like what i taste, i'll prob stock up now while it's that cheap. thx for the review/heads up.
update:
i gotta say that i can't believe this stuff is 130 cals per 1/2 cup. it tastes great. it's not overly sweet because it has this balsamico swirl that gives it a unique tart counter to the sweeter strawberry base and pieces. i was also happy with my a la mode accompaniments of trader joe's vanilla almond granola and some sliced banana.
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