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Van Leeuwen Launched a Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream, and We Got a First Taste
Food & Wine ^ | Stacey Leasca

Posted on 04/18/2023 4:01:52 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is well-known for its quality ice cream and some seriously out-there flavors. After all, this is the brand that brought the world Grey Poupon Ice Cream and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Ice Cream. The brand is at it again — this time, with everyone’s favorite dressing, ranch.

On Thursday, the brand announced seven new spring flavors, which are set to be sold exclusively at Walmart locations nationwide. One of them is Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream.

“We’re so excited to debut this new series of flavors and unveil what is possibly our most surprising ice cream yet: Hidden Valley Ranch,” Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, shared in a statement with Food & Wine. “We have done some creative collaborations and can’t wait for Walmart shoppers to try this new and exciting flavor along with our other Spring specials.”

Hidden Valley Created a 'Ranch Diamond' Using Actual Ranch Seasoning

The editors at Food & Wine got an early taste of the new ranch flavor, and the feelings in the office were certainly mixed. With reactions ranging from “it’s very garlic powder forward” to “it tastes like sweet ranch” to “I only wish I had french fries to pair it with” to “no,” it’s a flavor that may not be for everyone, but for those die-hard ranch fans out there, it’s absolutely memorable. The ice cream is packed with the same flavorful herbs, buttermilk, and just the right amount of sweetness you find in the bottle.

“We know that Hidden Valley Ranch goes with just about everything – pizza, carrots, French fries – but ice cream is a first for us,” Rachel Garrison, associate director at Hidden Valley Ranch, shared. “We are so excited to partner with Van Leeuwen, the expert in limited-edition, premium flavors, to bring together this creamy mix of savory and sweet."

Garrison added this hot tip: “Top your scoops with crushed pretzels or potato chips for a perfect salty crunch.”

This isn’t the only new flavor coming from the brand. Its full spring lineup includes Sweet Maple Cornbread, Blood Orange Chocolate Chip, Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Honey Graham Cracker, and Limoncello Cake. All the new flavors will be available nationwide for $4.98. However, like many of its products, these are a limited release and will only be available from March 20 through May 28.


TOPICS: Food; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: 0001barf; hiddenvalleyranch; icecream; yum
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To: EvilCapitalist

Let Biden be the judge


21 posted on 04/18/2023 5:19:42 PM PDT by 353FMG (Secretly practicing my Putin swagger..)
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To: nickcarraway

Don’t read that soon after having a meal. [Groan]


22 posted on 04/18/2023 5:23:34 PM PDT by familyop ("For they that sleep with dogs, shall rise with fleas" (John Webster, "The White Devil" 1612).)
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To: MayflowerMadam

Maybe they’ll make a 1000 islands version so you can put it on a burger!

Oops... shit, sorry McD’s that was supposed to be a secret. It’s a wonder they let me have a clearance.


23 posted on 04/18/2023 5:36:01 PM PDT by Sarcazmo ("Sarcasm is the highest form of wit" ~ O. Wilde)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Sigh... I’m leaving... second time today I’m a day late and a dollar short.


24 posted on 04/18/2023 5:37:58 PM PDT by Sarcazmo ("Sarcasm is the highest form of wit" ~ O. Wilde)
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To: Sarcazmo

Great minds think alike!


25 posted on 04/18/2023 5:51:09 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. )
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To: EvilCapitalist

Hot wings and ice cream..

It’s not as crazy if you pick a meat to eat with the ‘Ranch’..

:)


26 posted on 04/18/2023 6:05:38 PM PDT by delchiante
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To: nickcarraway

I’ve had dill pickle ice cream and it was very good. It was in the 60s. This looks awful.


27 posted on 04/18/2023 6:20:45 PM PDT by FrdmLvr
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To: delchiante

No thanks. Ice cream should be sweet.


28 posted on 04/18/2023 6:23:23 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (81 million votes my ass.)
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To: nickcarraway

Apparently he makes good ice cream.


29 posted on 04/18/2023 7:05:31 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: nickcarraway

Rd later.


30 posted on 04/18/2023 7:23:10 PM PDT by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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To: nickcarraway

31 posted on 04/18/2023 7:24:12 PM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: nickcarraway

My son brought some over. It was truly Ranch. We threw it away though.


32 posted on 04/18/2023 7:33:22 PM PDT by cyclotic (Raising Godly Boys-Traillifeusa.com)
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To: Sarcazmo

Don’t like Thousand Island, either.

When I order burgers I always tell them to leave off the slime.


33 posted on 04/18/2023 7:46:38 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam
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