The Scoop: Artisan Ice Cream Pairings
What’s your ice cream comfort zone? Hmmm. Time to explore. Today there are as many new palate-pleasing ice cream flavors as there are wine varieties. And surprise―they can pair up beautifully. Check out these offbeat ice creams and our complementary wines. There’s surely something here to delight everyone.
Many of these ice cream flavors are available in stores near you; many can be ordered online. We’ve just scratched the surface here. Now you can have fun exploring.
Floral lavender ice cream with tart blueberries and a lacing of honey―your new happy place!
Honey Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Suavé Wiz Sparkling Wine
*Ice cream available from alecsicecream.com.
Fruity, fiery and the right amount of funky, it’s complex with a pleasant burn.
Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Suavé Bang Sparkling Wine
*Ice cream available from saltandstraw.com.
Bartletts from Oregon with crumbles of creamery blue cheese―a bold mix for the adventurous.
Pear and Blue Cheese Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Panache Lane Flamboyant
*Ice cream available from saltandstraw.com.
A creamy, salty wonderful flavor for everyone who’s ever dipped their fries into their shakes. Gotcha!
French Fry Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Homage Cellars 2019 Pinot Grigio
*Ice cream available from morgensternsnyc.com.
As if red velvet cheesecake ice cream wasn’t enough―there are little cocoa chunks inside.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Gemme Cellars 2018 Ruby
*Ice cream available from socreamalicious.com.
Unreasonably creamy banana ice cream mixed with homemade vanilla shortbread. A knockout.
Slap Yo’ Mama Banana Pudding Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Cookie Cellars 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
*Ice cream available from socreamalicious.com.
OMG―jumbo chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream dipped in almonds. The vegan part is secret.
Secret Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich
PAIRS WITH: Royal Mama Mimi’s Blend
*Ice cream available from goldbelly.com.
When nothing but deep dark chocolate will satisfy your craving…(shhhh, it’s vegan).
Bitter Chocolate Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Terroir Cellars 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
*Ice cream available from morgensternsnyc.com.
Mellow and sweet, it’s a sunny afternoon on a tropical isle.
Coconut Sorbet (Vegan)
PAIRS WITH: Suavé Bang Sparkling Wine
*Ice cream available from morgensternsnyc.com.
A pleasing creation of dark beer, malt syrup and chocolate covered pretzels. Do you dare?
Beer & Pretzels Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Milano Cellars 2020 Merlot
*Ice cream available from purpledooricecream.com.
Tart green apples and creamy caramel―a well-loved combo that’s now scoopable.
Caramel Apple Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: Cookie Cellars 2019 Macaron
*Ice cream available from purpledooricecream.com.
Light and lemony fresh with a bit of lemon curd and bits of graham cracker crumbles.
Lemon Meringue Pie Ice Cream
PAIRS WITH: le Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling
*Ice cream available from purpledooricecream.com.
Looking for more classic flavor combinations? Have no fear!
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