{"id":20908,"date":"2016-12-01T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=20908"},"modified":"2021-01-07T20:44:15","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T06:44:15","slug":"review-ben-jerrys-flavor-flip-chocolate-cherry-garcia-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/12\/01\/review-ben-jerrys-flavor-flip-chocolate-cherry-garcia-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Flip Chocolate Cherry Garcia Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ben & Jerry\u2019s are ending their year of <\/a>flavor <\/a>flipping by taking their most far out creation to the dark side of the moon. Chocolate Cherry Garcia takes the classic Cherry Garcia flavor and swaps the cherry cream with more chocolate for the most perfectly harmonious of blackouts you can buy in scoop form. The flavor isn\u2019t available in grocery stores yet and is in Scoop Shops for a limited time.<\/p>\n

The first thing that struck me about Chocolate Cherry Garcia is the rich dark color of the ice cream itself. Sitting in the cold case next to the other flavors it looked more black than brown; a color I would associate with brownies or fudge more than cherries, but that\u2019s certainly not a bad thing.<\/p>\n

Going in for my first spoonful I was surprised the ice cream was pure chocolate and not chocolate-cherry because the slightly tart floral flavor of cherry came through unmistakably in a bite with no mix-ins. This must be the effect of the cherries themselves, juicy little devils they are, bleeding their wonderful flavor into the base. <\/p>\n

Once you get a cherry, which is most of the time, the flavor really starts to sing. The big chunks of half-cherries swimming in chocolate make up a prominent amount of the ice cream and feel like downing the triumphant top of a sundae over and over again. Even though it\u2019s not a holiday flavor, the melty choco-cherry combination reminds me of a cherry cordial and tastes festive and fancy – a reminder that simple ingredients can often yield grand results.<\/p>\n

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

The \u201cfudge flakes\u201d here, just like in the original Cherry Garcia, are actually just chocolate chunks, nothing fudgey or flakey about them at all. The name is misleading, but the snap of the chips is very welcome against the sweet squish of the cherries, and make for a nice textural contrast to the creamy chocolate and juicy fruit. Three straight forward elements and they all have a chance to shine.<\/p>\n

While not pushing the boundaries of ice cream experimentation by any means, Ben & Jerry\u2019s have managed to put a very convincing spin on what is maybe their most well known and beloved flavor. The small change from cherry ice cream to chocolate provides a completely different and decadent scoop experience that is well balanced, rich, and exactly what my waistline doesn\u2019t need the week after Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1\/2 cup (109g) \u2013 260 calories, 130 calories from fat, 14 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 grams sat fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, 35 milligrams of sodium, 32 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, and 4 gram of protein..)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $6.25
\nSize:<\/b> 1 handpacked pint
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Wonderful bright cherry flavor. Three distinct textures. Swimming in decadence.
\nCons:<\/b> High potential for blackouts. Not what waistline needs after Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ben & Jerry\u2019s are ending their year of flavor flipping by taking their most far out creation to the dark side of the moon. Chocolate Cherry Garcia takes the classic Cherry Garcia flavor and swaps the cherry cream with more chocolate for the most perfectly harmonious of blackouts you can buy in scoop form. 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