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“Vegan pistachio oat milk ice cream”

Name: Chefs Reveal the Best Ice Cream

Summary: A chef-approved roundup of the best ice cream flavors and brands for 2025, featuring premium, artisan, and plant-based options loved by professional chefs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pint Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams flavor of choice
  • 1 pint Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean or Coffee
  • 1 pint Van Leeuwen vegan or dairy ice cream
  • Optional: toppings like fresh fruit nuts, chocolate sauce, cookies

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Freezer (to store your chosen pints)
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Bowls or cones for serving

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Select any of the chef-recommended ice creams from Jeni’s, Häagen-Dazs, or Van Leeuwen.
  3. Chill serving bowls or cones ahead of time if you like firmer scoops.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop, portion your chosen flavors into bowls or cones.
  5. Optionally, pair with warm desserts like brownies or pies for a chef-inspired presentation.
  6. Garnish with toppings of your choice, then serve immediately.

Notes

Notes:
Chefs recommend tasting ice cream on its own first to fully appreciate the flavor.
For pairings, consider matching salted caramel with chocolate desserts, vanilla with fruit crisps, and pistachio with honey or nuts.