I know that I have been
slacking the past week, and I have done a disservice to my loyal followers
(however many of you there may be.) I hope to make it up to you by posting my
very first product(s) review.
As I walked through the grocery store a little while back, something caught my eye; Häagen-Dazs had released a special line of ice creams called Häagen-Dazs Reserve. This limited edition set of flavors includes Amazon Valley Chocolate, Brazilian Açai Berry Sorbet, Fleur de Sel Caramel, Hawaiian Lehua Honey & Sweet Cream, Pomegranate Chip, and Toasted Coconut Sesame Brittle. The ice creams in this series are supposed to contain rare and unique ingredients, therefore explaining their limited availability and slightly elevated price tag. At my local store, a pint of traditonal Häagen-Dazs ice cream costs $3.69 with the Reserve varieties coming in at a hefty $4.07.
I decided to sacrifice
myself and choose two flavors to review, Fleur de Sel Caramel and Hawaiian
Lehua Honey and Sweet Cream. The Fleur
de Sel Caramel was a great combination of textures; the base was a rich caramel
flavored ice cream with caramel swirls and chocolate-covered Fleur de Sel
caramels. I really love salted caramels,
and this ice cream is a perfect embodiment of the delicious contrast between
salty and sweet. Fleur de Sel (which is literally translated as Flower of the
Salt) only comes from Brittany, France. It is a delicate counterpoint to the rich and decadent caramel. The end result is luscious, sinful, and quite
possibly the best ice cream I have ever eaten.
It is worthy of my first 4 smiley review.
Häagen-Dazs
Fleur de Sel Caramel Ice Cream :) :) :) :) out of :) :) :) :)
The Hawaiian
Lehua Honey and Sweet Cream is a much more delicate ice cream that starts with
sweet cream base that is swirled with rich Lehua honey. This honey is gathered from the Lehua flowers
on the Ohia tree in Mauna Loa. I was pleasantly surprised by
the subtle flavor and textural contrast between the ice cream and the abundant
pockets of the Lehua honey, which is delicate with definite floral notes. The overall ice cream is light, sweet, and would be a great addition to a bowl of fresh berries.
Häagen-Dazs
Hawaiian Lehua Honey and Sweet Cream :) :) 1/2 out of :) :) :) :)
Final Impressions: I probably made a mistake in trying the caramel ice cream first. The honey ice cream was behind from the start. Don’t get me wrong, the Hawaiian Lehua Honey and Sweet Cream ice cream is perfectly tasty, but if you want a frozen treat with a little pizzazz, then Fleur de Sel Caramel is the way to go.
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