{"id":15367,"date":"2013-09-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=15367"},"modified":"2020-12-24T11:30:55","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T21:30:55","slug":"review-ben-jerrys-rockin-blondies-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2013\/09\/18\/review-ben-jerrys-rockin-blondies-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Ben & Jerry’s Rockin’ Blondies Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ben<\/a><\/p>\n

Rockin’ Blondies…I can think of a few. One rather iconic one in particular.<\/p>\n

I’m talking about the Ben & Jerry’s cow, of course. She is rockin’ out<\/i> on this carton of Ben & Jerry’s Rockin’ Blondies Ice Cream. Those amps are totally turned up to 11. She is ready to rock anytime, anyplace, anywhere, anyday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Okay, so she’s not exactly a towhead, but this ice cream is blonde through and through. The carton describes it as “Buttery Brown Sugar Ice Cream with Blonde Brownies and Butterscotch Toffee Flakes.”<\/p>\n

In case you’re not familiar with blonde brownies, they have a flavor profile that is rich with brown sugar, butterscotch, and a hint of vanilla. The buttery flavor is a counterpart to their chocolate brownie brethren, and this ice cream promises to embody that through and through.<\/p>\n

We shall see how B&J delivers that. One way or another, I’m gonna eat it eat it eat it eat it<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With so much going on in Rockin’ Blondies, I was afraid that it might be too<\/i> rich. I was happy to find that this was not the case. The ice cream base was a lovely buttery cream, but unfortunately the taste of brown sugar was almost nonexistent.<\/p>\n

I actually appreciated the subtlety of the brown sugar in the ice cream, because there was so much more going on.<\/p>\n

I was not disappointed by the butterscotch toffee flakes, although I’d call them “chunks” more than “flakes”. They added a great crunch to the mix, and the rich sweetness of the butterscotch and the buttery toffee worked great together. I could taste both of the flavors distinctly, but they also made a great team.<\/p>\n

I’m starting to think they should have called this “Rockin’ Butters” instead, because I keep wanting to describe everything as “buttery”. I feel like this may have been a missed South Park promo opportunity.<\/p>\n

\"Ben<\/a><\/p>\n

The part of Rockin’ Blondies I was looking forward to the most was the blonde brownies. I don’t know if it was just my carton or what, but the ratio of butterscotch toffee flakes to blonde brownies was about 5 to 1. You could say the brownies gave me the slip<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When I did<\/i> get a good chunk of brownie, I loved it. They had a great chewy consistency and delivered that distinctive brown sugar and butterscotch taste with a hint of vanilla. They worked great with the ice cream and were a delight. And I got maybe four chunks of them, total.<\/p>\n

This is where I would insert a frowny-face emoticon, if I were to do such things.<\/p>\n

It’s hard to pin down a score on Ben & Jerry’s Rockin’ Blondies Ice Cream. On the one hand, some key components, like the brown sugar in the ice cream and the blonde brownies, were too sparse.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the buttery ice cream was excellent, as were the butterscotch toffee flakes, and I did love the few pieces of blonde brownies I got. It was sweet without being too rich. I finished the whole pint in quite a short amount of time. Iu just felt like Ben & Jerry’s was teasing me like an over-bleached hairdo on an 80’s rock band singer.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1\/2 cup – 250 calories, 140 calories from fat, 15 grams of total fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 75 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 23 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, 10% vitamin A, and 10% calcium.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Other Ben & Jerry’s Rockin’ Blondies reviews:<\/b>
\nOn Second Scoop<\/a><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Ben & Jerry’s Rockin’ Blondies Ice Cream
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.00
\nSize:<\/b> 1 pint
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Target (Exclusive)
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Butterscotch Toffee Flakes had rich flavor and were plentiful. Utilizing my knowledge of rocker chick lyrics. Ice cream base was buttery and just the right amount of sweet. Seeing the B&J’s cow rock out. Blonde brownies I did get were spot-on.
\nCons:<\/b> Not nearly enough blonde brownies. Having the urge to use an emoticon in a review. Brown sugar in the ice cream was barely there. 45 percent of your daily saturated fat per serving. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rockin’ Blondies…I can think of a few. One rather iconic one in particular. I’m talking about the Ben & Jerry’s cow, of course. She is rockin’ out on this carton of Ben & Jerry’s Rockin’ Blondies Ice Cream. Those amps are totally turned up to 11. She is ready to rock anytime, anyplace, anywhere, anyday. 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