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Just in time for me dusting off the last of my White Peppermint Twinkies, Hostess is breaking down the freezer aisle doors with Limited Edition Twinkies Ice Cream. Combining a sweet butter cream ice cream with sponge cake pieces and a frosting swirl, the chubby 12-year-old in me can hardly contain his excitement.<\/p>\n
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It should go without saying that this isn\u2019t a super premium ice cream, but it isn\u2019t a \u201cdiet\u201d ice cream either, and the lower fat, higher air ratio here actually works to convey the desired flavors well. It scoops effortlessly, folding over on itself and exposing wonderful ripples of aggressively churned dairy. The base flavor is rich and buttery with caramel notes that hint towards the golden outside of Hostess\u2019 sponge cake.<\/p>\n
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Texturally what it lacks in decadent density it makes up for with a light and fluffy whipped presence that melts with ease and reminds me of Twinkie creme. The frosting swirl is more predominantly mixed in with the base than standing out on its own, but when eating you can taste two distinct flavors. Some bites are pure sweet butter cream ice cream and others pop with a creme filling frosting surprise that is a touch greasy and extra sweet.<\/p>\n
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The sponge pieces are perfect. Although not huge, they are pretty evenly sprinkled throughout and make their way pleasantly into every couple of bites. They\u2019ve held their shape well and are chewy like cake that has been served on a plate with ice cream that has melted its way onto the slice. The texture is spot on Twinkie, with the exception that there\u2019s no risk of them being dry because they\u2019re drowning in deliciously sweet ice cream instead of sitting for an unknown amount of time in a cellophane wrapper.<\/p>\n
Overall this is an extremely well-executed ice cream version of eating a Twinkie. The buttery, slightly greasy mouthfeel and melty creamy textures all harken back to the experience of eating the classic Hostess cake – but perhaps even better.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s no secret that eating Twinkies can be extremely hit or miss, and this ice cream takes care of the quality issues that can happen when you buy cake at a gas station. It\u2019s not going to flip the gourmet ice cream universe on its head, but it\u2019s fun and tasty, and for what it is, it\u2019s pretty damn good.<\/p>\n
(Nutrition Facts – 1\/2 cup (65g) \u2013 160 calories, 70 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 grams sat fat, 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 50 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 17 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.99
\nSize:<\/b> 1.5 qts
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Nice buttery sweet base with caramel notes. Tastes just like a Twinkie put into a blender. Tasty sponge cake, no risk of dryness.
\nCons:<\/b> A Twinkie ice cream that tastes better than an actual Twinkie = high risk of overdose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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