What Makes a Great Premium French Vanilla Ice Cream?
An extra creamy variety of vanilla ice cream, French vanilla is distinguished by its rich custard flavors. As with any type of vanilla, it perfectly complements your favorite baked dessert. Scoop it onto fruit pies, cakes and tarts, or enjoy a big bowl all by itself. If you have a blender handy, it also makes a great milkshake. Our chefs define high-quality premium French vanilla ice cream as having a creamy butter color and a thick consistency that is free of visible air pockets. Neither simple nor one-dimensional like plain vanillin, the moderate aroma should have a complex character that features vanilla, dairy-sweet, grassy, floral, slight lactic tang, egg and custard notes. Also, there should be no aroma off notes that come from inappropriate handling or packaging. Premium French vanilla ice cream is in taste balance when sweetness is the leading basic taste. Minimal levels of sourness and saltiness will follow. Among the flavors, dairy or custard flavor should be the leading flav
