{"id":27914,"date":"2018-03-29T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=27914"},"modified":"2021-01-22T21:17:17","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T07:17:17","slug":"review-market-pantry-unicorn-magic-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2018\/03\/29\/review-market-pantry-unicorn-magic-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Market Pantry Unicorn Magic Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Market<\/p>\n

I am loving this modern resurgence of unicorns. It brings me right back to my pre-teen Lisa Frank sticker collecting days. But since I\u2019m already nursing a Hello Kitty obsession and can only handle one \u201ctoo old for this\u201d thing without looking like a complete lunatic, I limit my unicorn love to food items. <\/p>\n

When I saw Target\u2019s new Market Pantry ice cream was called \u201cUnicorn Magic\u201d AND had glitter candy bits, I was ready. First, glitter – no brainer – yes. Second, magic – I don\u2019t go for the poop and snot falderal that drags down many current unicorn products. We all know unicorns do not poop or have phlegm. They\u2019re all magic, sparkle, and love. Thanks for taking the high road here, Target.<\/p>\n

The description of the ice cream itself was a bit vague – pink fruity? What does that mean?<\/p>\n

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On prying open the tub, I was a little disappointed by the visual – a muddled pastel pinky-blue that looked more My Little Pony spackling compound than unicorn magic. <\/p>\n

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I breathed in a barely-there fruity aroma. As I scooped down into the frozen mass, the colors differentiated and I could see a more vibrant pink with bright blue and white streaks. Getting better…<\/p>\n

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On the taste front, this ice cream was a delight. \u201cPink fruity\u201d was definitely cherry – a GOOD cherry. It was very light, not the nightmare medicinal cherry that haunts us all. The blue raspberry stripes gave it a little Jolly-Ranchers-esque flavor pop.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m not sure why the white swirls are billed as frosting. They screamed marshmallow in taste and texture. Is marshmallow pass\u00e9 now? It was a perfect Fluff-like addition to the creamy fruitiness. I found myself eating more of this ice cream than anticipated.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat about the glitter candy bits\u201d you ask? Well, here is Unicorn Magic\u2019s epic fail. There were plenty of them, but they were barely distinguishable in a scoop. They\u2019re basically shards of white Magic Shell with tiny flecks of color. Come on, people. What about this thing says \u201cglitter\u201d? Confetti, yes. Glitter, NO. What a disappointment.<\/p>\n

\"Market<\/p>\n

Overall, Unicorn Magic is a tale of two promises – the taste delivered the magic, but the appearance was Unicorn Sedative. I mean, look at the color difference between the container and the product! I have to ding them two rating points for this since the style of the thing is half (or more) of the appeal of unicorn products.<\/p>\n

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Since I liked the taste, I decided to repurpose this ice cream into something that would highlight that but hide the visual. I made bite-sized frozen cookie sandwiches. 3\/4 teaspoon scoops of pre-made sugar cookie dough dyed with food coloring, baked. Press a tiny scoop of ice cream between two cookies and roll sides in fun sprinkles.<\/p>\n

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(Nutrition Facts – 2\/3 cup – 220 calories, 11 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 65 milligrams of sodium, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 0 gram of dietary fiber, 24 grams of total sugars, 20 grams of added sugars, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $2.99
\nSize:<\/b> 1.5 qts.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Target
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Great combination of light cherry, intense raspberry and smooth marshmallow fluff. No poop or snot to be found.
\nCons:<\/b> My eyes did not experience magic. I\u2019m spearheading legislation to regulate the use of the word glitter in food products, with a maximum of life in prison for not bringing the sparkle if you advertise it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I am loving this modern resurgence of unicorns. It brings me right back to my pre-teen Lisa Frank sticker collecting days. But since I\u2019m already nursing a Hello Kitty obsession and can only handle one \u201ctoo old for this\u201d thing without looking like a complete lunatic, I limit my unicorn love to food items. 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