{"id":32963,"date":"2018-11-14T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=32963"},"modified":"2021-01-22T21:28:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T07:28:11","slug":"review-magnum-ice-cream-tubs-late-2018-flavors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2018\/11\/14\/review-magnum-ice-cream-tubs-late-2018-flavors\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Magnum Ice Cream Tubs (Late 2018 Flavors)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Magnum<\/p>\n

Expanding upon its foray into the pint-size game, Magnum has released three new flavors of its ultra-indulgent ice cream just in time to comfort the lonely souls stuck at home watching Hallmark Christmas specials all by themselves. <\/p>\n

Each pint features velvety ice cream intermingled with crackable cocoa shards and topped with a solid disk of Magnum\u2019s signature rich chocolate. Because, you know, why choose between ice cream and a chocolate bar when you can have both? <\/p>\n

Magnum Milk Chocolate Almond Tub<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

\"Magnum<\/p>\n

Featuring vanilla ice cream studded with chopped almonds, chocolate shards, and additional almonds sprinkled on a milk chocolate top, this is probably the tamest flavor of the bunch. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a whole lot different from Magnum\u2019s Milk Chocolate Vanilla pint from the original line-up. Neither the ice cream, nor the chocolate has any flavor variance, and the only thing that separates this flavor from its predecessor is the texture given by the chopped almonds. <\/p>\n

\"Magnum<\/p>\n

Even so, this is plenty enjoyable as it is. The luscious vanilla base is tasty enough to stand by itself but is also mild enough to allow the almond’s flavor to come though layers of ice cream and chocolate. <\/p>\n

While not being pretty, the almond-studded milk chocolate disk on top helped to drive home the idea behind this flavor, making it slightly reminiscent of the Hershey\u2019s Almond bars I remember eating as a kid. <\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.29
\nSize:<\/b> 14.8 fl. oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Target
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/b> (2\/3 cup) 390 calories, 25 grams of total fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 33 grams of total sugars, 26 grams of added sugars, and 6 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Magnum Dark Chocolate Mint Tub<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

\"Magnum<\/p>\n

Dark chocolate and mint are two flavors I\u2019ve found an increasing appreciation for as an adult. Even so, it’s surprising this turned out to be my favorite of Magnum\u2019s newest offerings. <\/p>\n

The slight bitterness bought by ample amounts of dark chocolate helped keep this pint from seeming as sweet as it would have been had Magnum utilized the same milk chocolate featured in the other two flavors. The bright peppermint base complimented the dark chocolate\u2019s richness exceptionally well, making it easy to finish in a sitting without feeling too heavy. <\/p>\n

\"Magnum<\/p>\n

Honestly, eating this straight from the freezer reminds me of eating a frozen York Peppermint Patty, although the outer shell is notably thicker here. Even so, this is one of the best chocolate mint ice creams I\u2019ve ever had, and it’s going to be a go-to when I\u2019m craving chocolate, mint, and ice cream all at once. <\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.29
\nSize:<\/b> 14.8 fl. oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Target
\nRating:<\/b> 9 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/b> (2\/3 cup) 350 calories, 22 grams of total fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 55 milligrams of sodium, 34 grams of total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 29 grams of total sugars, 24 grams of added sugars, and 4 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Magnum Milk Chocolate Mocha Tub<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

\"Magnum<\/p>\n

In contrast to how Dark Chocolate Mint utilized shards of dark chocolate to balance against a sweet peppermint base, this pint decided to tackle that issue from the other direction by making use of coffee extract to bring bittersweet notes to the ice cream itself. <\/p>\n

Even though I\u2019m generally a fan of coffee-infused anything, I didn\u2019t like this pint quite as much as I\u2019d hoped. While the ice cream is undoubtedly delicious, I found that the coffee extract covered up the milk chocolate\u2019s flavor, and I only noticed its presence when I chomped down on a larger-than-average chunk. <\/p>\n

\"Magnum<\/p>\n

Also, since the coffee and chocolate aspects of the ice cream aren\u2019t seamlessly mixed, I don\u2019t think that its fair of Magnum to call this flavor \u201cMocha.\u201d Instead, calling it \u201cMilk Chocolate Coffee,\u201d or something similar, would more accurately describe how it actually tastes. <\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.29
\nSize:<\/b> 14.8 fl. ox.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Target
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/b> (2\/3 cup) 350 calories, 23 grams of total fat, 14 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 30 milligrams of cholesterol, 40 milligrams of sodium, 33 grams of total carbohydrates, 3 grams of dietary fiber, 25 grams of total sugars, 21 grams of added sugars, and 5 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

Other Things<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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  • To make sure that the chocolate shards crack properly, Magnum recommends that you let all three of these sit on your counter for at least ten minutes before you squeeze them. So, plan your snack ahead of time. Or you can take the impatient route as I did by microwaving them in ten-second bursts.<\/li>\n
  • Even after letting mine soften, I still couldn\u2019t get any of the chocolate disks on top to crack when I squeezed the containers. Eventually, I found that I had to grab a heavy duty spoon and really dig in there to break past the chocolate monoliths on top and get into the silky ice cream underneath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Expanding upon its foray into the pint-size game, Magnum has released three new flavors of its ultra-indulgent ice cream just in time to comfort the lonely souls stuck at home watching Hallmark Christmas specials all by themselves. 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