# Ice cream flavors, best, worst, and weirdest **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [January 8, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897 "2023-01-08T23:31:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/121 "2023-01-16T15:29:53Z")
Since it was originally invented to represent the Italian flag, I think the chocolate variant is an aberration. But you’re surely right it’s a common aberration. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/122 "2023-01-16T15:33:40Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Since it was originally invented to represent the Italian flag, Was it? Are you thinking of the pizza margherita? > Spumoni is thought to have originated in Naples, Italy, sometime in the 19th century, according to most food historians. According to a 1979 “Chicago Tribune” article, an “authentic spumoni” recipe was transported to the United States from Nola, Italy in 1905 and became known as Neapolitan ice cream. In Chicago, Salvatore Lezza and his wife Lucia founded a bakery. Three layers of semifreddo were asked for in the original recipe: almond, semisweet chocolate, and stracciatella. Stracciatella is a sort of gelato that contains irregular chunks of chocolate. [NATIONAL SPUMONI DAY - August 21, 2024 - National Today](https://nationaltoday.com/national-spumoni-day/#:~:text=Italian%20origins,it%20was%20invented%20in%20Naples). I can find the Chicago Tribune article that mentions this, but I don’t have a subscription. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/123 "2023-01-16T18:20:08Z")
Hmm. I _thought_ that was the origin. Appears I fouled that up. I might be married to Italians, but I didn’t grow up as one. Sounds a bit like the flag theory is a back-formation. Or that the vanilla version is a later adaptation towards the flag colors, but not authentic as original spumoni. Thanks for the clarification. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/124 "2023-01-18T06:40:45Z")
I was at Target yesterday and saw Breyer’s Dulce de Leche but didn’t want to pay $5.99 for it. Now, I have a sore throat, and wish I’d bought it. Maybe next time. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/125 "2023-01-22T07:33:10Z")
I first heard of Spumoni when I worked at Baskin-Robbins in high school. I thought it was awful, but it was very popular at Christmastime. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/126 "2023-01-22T09:26:57Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > I can give you a weirdest: [Tiger tail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_tail_ice_cream). I seen this mentioned before, and, as someone who enjoys black liquorice, I want to try it. I will be in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, in July or August this year. Looks like there are a few place that serve this. > [@abcdefghij](#): > > We had Gorgonzola gelato in Florence many years ago. This sounds really yummy. Combines the cheese and dessert courses into one. > [@romansperson](#): > > I’ve had to resort to making my own. This sounds interesting, so I looked online for some recipes. Do you just add powdered cinnamon, or do you also cook the dairy with a cinnamon stick? > [@racer72](#): > > Most of the flavors from Lopez Island Creamery, located in Anacortes, Washington. And added to my places to visit, especially as it’s really close to Deception Pass. They even have cinnamon ice cream!I I enjoyed Spumoni ice cream at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Now my favorites are Amerena cherry ([wikpedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarena_cherry)) gelato and Marzipan Mohn (mazipan with poppy seeds) gelato. If I can get a scoop of each… 🤤 ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/127 "2023-01-22T19:27:03Z")
> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > This sounds interesting, so I looked online for some recipes. Do you just add powdered cinnamon, or do you also cook the dairy with a cinnamon stick? 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon - the best you can find. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/128 "2023-01-22T21:53:36Z")
You just reminded me of some cinnamon ice cream that I had in Gilroy, CA. Yes, they offered garlic, too. But the cinnamon was something else. It was so loaded with cinnamon that I actually couldn’t finish it. That’s pretty much a first for me. My ex finished it for me and even he had a bit of trouble with it. Truly an awesome add to something else (apple pie!) but so strongly cinnamon that it couldn’t stand on its own for more than a couple spoonfuls. I believe they used not true cinnamon but Vietnamese Cassia, which is wonderful in gooey pastries. True cinnamon from Sri Lanka is a bit sweeter and milder. And, needless to say, more expensive. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/129 "2023-02-02T17:49:47Z")
Yes, with real haggis! > **[Haggis and marmalade ice cream on the menu - Scottish Field](https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/food-and-drink-2/haggis-and-marmalade-ice-cream-back-on-the-menu/)** > > Scottish Field - Scotlands Quality Lifestyle Magazine - ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/130 "2023-02-02T23:00:48Z")
Well, vegan ice cream can be made with oats, so it’s not a big stretch. But also not vegan. ---
**Author:** ![actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e79b87/32.png) [@actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/actualliberalnotoneofthose)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/131 "2023-02-02T23:01:34Z")
Interesting. I tried to find the mac and cheese but the one store in my area that stocks that brand never had it. Jennis had an everything bagel I wanted to try, but that one was never in grocery stores (the only place I buy that brand), I’ve never seen one of their stops, and the online ordering option was a lot to try something I might not want 5+ pints of. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/132 "2023-02-03T00:09:47Z")
How would it not be vegan, if it was made with oat milk? ---
**Author:** ![themapleleaf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/themapleleaf/32/14349_2.png) [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/133 "2023-02-03T00:17:42Z")
Best: Hands down, hazelnut (in Italian: “Nocciola”). Second best: Peppermint. Worst: I wouldn’t know. I hope I’ve never had it. Weirdest: SMURF. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/134 "2023-02-03T00:30:41Z")
Must be some non-vegan ingredient, like maybe eggs. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/135 "2023-02-03T00:36:58Z")
Does it taste like real Smurf? ---
**Author:** ![themapleleaf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/themapleleaf/32/14349_2.png) [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/136 "2023-02-03T01:09:22Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Does it taste like real Smurf Something like blueberry-tutti-frutti, whatever. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/137 "2023-02-03T18:39:20Z")
Haggis has heart, liver, and suet in it. That is a huge part of the flavor. ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/138 "2023-02-03T22:44:45Z")
I tried the Puffi (i.e. Smurf) gelato at a place in Venice. It was basically tasteless. Also it was white. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/139 "2023-03-14T01:26:16Z")
Now they have a Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream. > **[I tried Hidden Valley’s ranch-flavored ice cream and lived to tell the tale](https://www.today.com/food/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-ice-cream-van-leeuwen-review-rcna74423)** > > Love ranch? Love ice cream? This is the collab of your dairy-filled dreams. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897/140 "2023-03-14T04:00:10Z")
There are many good flavours and my favourite might depend on my mood or entree. I don’t always care for sweet and hot, or sweet and salty, the details matter. I don’t generally want peppers or pretzels in my desserts, though salted caramel can be very good. I disliked spumoni as a kid but have not tried it in many decades, I’d probably like it. Tamarind is definitely not my thing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-flavors-best-worst-and-weirdest/977897.md?page=8)