Gourmet Ice Cream
Discussion
I can't believe I haven't posted this sooner, but I have this week taken delivery of my first batch of proper ice-cream direct from New Forest who in my opinion are THE Ice Cream specialists. I am wondering if I am on my own having contacted a retailer and bulk ordering product for greedy private consumption?
I have always been a fan of Ice Cream and over the years it has become apparent how basic and inferior the quality of supermarket 2 litre tubs are. I started out with supermarket tubs, then learnt about the better options such as Waitrose tubs ( still rate these actually ) and moved onto to the Haagen Daz variants. I have never been a fan of Ben and Jerrys or others, but do like Haagen Daz. As time went on and various family trips took us to the south of the country I came across the New Forest range which I believe are national suppliers but do tend to dominate the south.
I have tried various scoop ice creams out and about which always impress with the quality and flavour combos, and at the same time frustrate as the quality is so good that you simply cannot go out and buy tubs of it at retail outlets. As it is trade only you also can't just buy tubs from the places that sell the scoops. After a trip to the Isle of Wight a few years ago ( and a few more since ) New Forest really stood out to me as a serious product, flavors to die for and unparalleled taste. In Surrey we get a fair bit of Marshfield Ice Cream which is priced the same but seems to be missing the flavor range and seems a little too generic. Willow Farm is another but limited range and I must say I have not tried any.
The ultimate for my greedy guts was to have a stash of this New Forest product in the freezer so I can occasionally gorge on a large bowl full without messing about paying £3 for a small scoop only and eating it on the street. So I made contact with them and found out that for a minimum order of £50 they could indeed deliver to my house on the 2 days a week they visit my area. Deal done. Menu perused and I chose to buy 4 tubs, each one 4 litre at roughly £15 per tub. This is trade price and seeing how much ice-cream I have in my freezer for £60 I think it is a good deal personally (if your willing to pay for quality and will appreciate it that is).
The flavors are all here: https://www.newforesticecream.com/our-products/sco...
So I opted for Honeycomb Swirl ( Chocolate and Honeycomb flavor with pieces of gooey honeycombe within ), Banoffee, Strawberry and Chocoloate Brownie & White Chocolate. I am generally having a bowl with 2 flavors combined, and these flavors work fairly well with each other. I am already thinking about my next batch and want to try Jaffa Cake, Chocolate Orange and Millionaires Shortcake. I will see how it goes though as this lot will last me a while.
I am really pleased with what I have so far, and I can't fault the product or my dealings with New Forest. If anyone wants some serious Ice-Cream I highly recommend. Goes down well after a Swaadish curry lol - but makes for a blooming expensive evening of food!
I have always been a fan of Ice Cream and over the years it has become apparent how basic and inferior the quality of supermarket 2 litre tubs are. I started out with supermarket tubs, then learnt about the better options such as Waitrose tubs ( still rate these actually ) and moved onto to the Haagen Daz variants. I have never been a fan of Ben and Jerrys or others, but do like Haagen Daz. As time went on and various family trips took us to the south of the country I came across the New Forest range which I believe are national suppliers but do tend to dominate the south.
I have tried various scoop ice creams out and about which always impress with the quality and flavour combos, and at the same time frustrate as the quality is so good that you simply cannot go out and buy tubs of it at retail outlets. As it is trade only you also can't just buy tubs from the places that sell the scoops. After a trip to the Isle of Wight a few years ago ( and a few more since ) New Forest really stood out to me as a serious product, flavors to die for and unparalleled taste. In Surrey we get a fair bit of Marshfield Ice Cream which is priced the same but seems to be missing the flavor range and seems a little too generic. Willow Farm is another but limited range and I must say I have not tried any.
The ultimate for my greedy guts was to have a stash of this New Forest product in the freezer so I can occasionally gorge on a large bowl full without messing about paying £3 for a small scoop only and eating it on the street. So I made contact with them and found out that for a minimum order of £50 they could indeed deliver to my house on the 2 days a week they visit my area. Deal done. Menu perused and I chose to buy 4 tubs, each one 4 litre at roughly £15 per tub. This is trade price and seeing how much ice-cream I have in my freezer for £60 I think it is a good deal personally (if your willing to pay for quality and will appreciate it that is).
The flavors are all here: https://www.newforesticecream.com/our-products/sco...
So I opted for Honeycomb Swirl ( Chocolate and Honeycomb flavor with pieces of gooey honeycombe within ), Banoffee, Strawberry and Chocoloate Brownie & White Chocolate. I am generally having a bowl with 2 flavors combined, and these flavors work fairly well with each other. I am already thinking about my next batch and want to try Jaffa Cake, Chocolate Orange and Millionaires Shortcake. I will see how it goes though as this lot will last me a while.
I am really pleased with what I have so far, and I can't fault the product or my dealings with New Forest. If anyone wants some serious Ice-Cream I highly recommend. Goes down well after a Swaadish curry lol - but makes for a blooming expensive evening of food!
I enjoy a nice ice cream, but have also found the standard supermarket ice cream to be lacking, seems to be a false man made gloop that only resembles ice cream. I would actually love a Mr Whippy machine in my kitchen to make my own, it can't be difficult? They probably just pour in a ready made mixture? I do love a Mr Whippy, but I realise it might not be regarded as proper ice cream?
The problem I would have with bulk buying as yiuo have is storing in the freezer, as I find it soon crystallises, maybe the temp is too low?
Do you have any freezing tips?
The problem I would have with bulk buying as yiuo have is storing in the freezer, as I find it soon crystallises, maybe the temp is too low?
Do you have any freezing tips?
Hagan Daz, Ben and Jerrys don't do it for me at all. Gloopy rubbish
Mackies I do like. The vanilla has to be the stuff in the blue tub not the cream coloured one. Can you get that in English supermarkets?
https://www.mackies.co.uk/
If ever in Ayr you must try: Renaldo's
https://renaldosayr.co.uk/
or Dumfries
http://www.drummuirfarm.co.uk/
I love an ice cream
Not sure if the word "gourmet" fits for ice cream, traditional or farm would be better
Mackies I do like. The vanilla has to be the stuff in the blue tub not the cream coloured one. Can you get that in English supermarkets?
https://www.mackies.co.uk/
If ever in Ayr you must try: Renaldo's
https://renaldosayr.co.uk/
or Dumfries
http://www.drummuirfarm.co.uk/
I love an ice cream
Not sure if the word "gourmet" fits for ice cream, traditional or farm would be better
Edited by loskie on Sunday 23 May 08:55
loskie said:
Mackies I do like. The vanilla has to be the stuff in the blue tub not the cream coloured one. Can you get that in English supermarkets?
https://www.mackies.co.uk/
Personally I find Mackies fairly tasteless, but I've only tried their vanilla.https://www.mackies.co.uk/
I can eat a 1L tub of ice cream in one sitting. And probably a 2L.
LeadFarmer said:
loskie said:
Mackies I do like. The vanilla has to be the stuff in the blue tub not the cream coloured one. Can you get that in English supermarkets?
https://www.mackies.co.uk/
Personally I find Mackies fairly tasteless, but I've only tried their vanilla.https://www.mackies.co.uk/
I can eat a 1L tub of ice cream in one sitting. And probably a 2L.
LeadFarmer said:
I enjoy a nice ice cream, but have also found the standard supermarket ice cream to be lacking, seems to be a false man made gloop that only resembles ice cream. I would actually love a Mr Whippy machine in my kitchen to make my own, it can't be difficult? They probably just pour in a ready made mixture? I do love a Mr Whippy, but I realise it might not be regarded as proper ice cream?
The problem I would have with bulk buying as yiuo have is storing in the freezer, as I find it soon crystallises, maybe the temp is too low?
Do you have any freezing tips?
Have a look at the ingredients.The problem I would have with bulk buying as yiuo have is storing in the freezer, as I find it soon crystallises, maybe the temp is too low?
Do you have any freezing tips?
On a big tub of Walls, or Supermarket own, you'll see first ingredient being Partially Reconstituted Skimmed Milk Powder and you'll be eating a heavily processed dry mix rehydrated to resemble ice cream.
Gourmet stuff like Haagen Dasz Vanilla is around 40% cream.
Mid level stuff will have milk as first ingredient with cream second.
Some of those New Forest flavours look incredible!
S.Luca from Mussleburgh just outside Edinburgh is the big ice cream suppller for the area. Theres a couple of parlours, ice cream vans and its for sale all over.
You can get trade size tubs or smaller too.
https://www.s-luca.co.uk/
You can get trade size tubs or smaller too.
https://www.s-luca.co.uk/
Why not make your own? Control the ingredients and quality. I make plenty of rum and raisan with extra large plump raisans soaked in rum for a couple of days. My favourite, vanilla with raspberry coulis and chopped raspberries stirred through during the making process, sprinkled with lots of grated Valrhona chocolate.
RobbieTheTruth said:
I think the issue is you probably had Mackies Traditional. It's unflavoured, so it hasn't got vanilla in. It's basically milk/cream flavour and I agree, it's a bit bland.
You're right, I've only ever had (or seen) their traditional, which has no flavour whatsoever. I often wonder what its purpose is?So what's the best method of storing ice cream so it doesn't crystallise? Do I have ny freezer set too cold?
I will have to take some pics of my 4L tubs as both the method of storage and ingredients are all on the lid - they should freeze no problem, I think it says store below 18 degrees but will check. I have had mine now 4 days and no sign of any change in condition. I have been having a small bowl most days, scoops well with a scoop and perfect texture.
What I love most is the fact that ice cream is not gloopy / synthetic which you CAN detect with Haagen D, it is fluffy and fresh, clean, but with depth of flavour. It is both light in that it melts on the tongue and requires minimal effort to consume, but not too light that you don't feel full or feel like you haven't eaten much.
I have never tried Mackies. The supermarket stuff seems to have been going downhill for years, also I note a lack of flavour choice. Waitrose are very good, however Tesco's have some wacky flavors but it is all synthetic textured gloop. Nothing like a proper ice cream. I love a whippy but don't count that as ice-cream, I see that as it's own entity. What I absolutely hate is Carte Dor - can't bare it - it is SO overpriced and is just a rubbery yoghurt type product in a small oval tub. Honestly, it's like fraud.
I will remove the lids on my current tubs and take some pics, along with the ingredients and see what you think, but I am not back home till tmrw eve so you'll have to wait!
What I love most is the fact that ice cream is not gloopy / synthetic which you CAN detect with Haagen D, it is fluffy and fresh, clean, but with depth of flavour. It is both light in that it melts on the tongue and requires minimal effort to consume, but not too light that you don't feel full or feel like you haven't eaten much.
I have never tried Mackies. The supermarket stuff seems to have been going downhill for years, also I note a lack of flavour choice. Waitrose are very good, however Tesco's have some wacky flavors but it is all synthetic textured gloop. Nothing like a proper ice cream. I love a whippy but don't count that as ice-cream, I see that as it's own entity. What I absolutely hate is Carte Dor - can't bare it - it is SO overpriced and is just a rubbery yoghurt type product in a small oval tub. Honestly, it's like fraud.
I will remove the lids on my current tubs and take some pics, along with the ingredients and see what you think, but I am not back home till tmrw eve so you'll have to wait!
. craigjm said:
Marshfield Farm and New Forrest are good shouts. I would add Minghella from the Isle of Wight to that list too
I was going to mention Marshfield. I used to look after a major fuel pipeline that runs through their grounds, and have tried most of their stuff! Some of the stuff from Schekter’s Laverstoke estate is good, made with buffalo milk. The liquorice is amazing.Edited by normalbloke on Monday 24th May 08:44
normalbloke said:
I was going to mention Marshfield. I used to look after a major fuel pipeline that runs through their grounds, and have tried most of their stuff! Some of the stuff from Schekter’s Lavertsoke estate is good, made with buffalo milk. The liquorice is amazing.
I too like the Schekter's products.
I am planning on getting the Blackberry on next bulk order. However you can buy small tubs of them either direct or at one of their outlets.
The Rhubarb must be awesome but it's the ginger element I am unsure of. Personally I would want Rhubarb on its own, or maybe with some zing such as lemon / lime to cut it slightly. You can also get these in small pots so may try and source them both to try from a farm shop.
The Rhubarb must be awesome but it's the ginger element I am unsure of. Personally I would want Rhubarb on its own, or maybe with some zing such as lemon / lime to cut it slightly. You can also get these in small pots so may try and source them both to try from a farm shop.
I'd thoroughly recommend Purbeck ice cream too, but I admit at what looks twice the price delivered (if you're local anyway) of the New Forest option, it's a tough ask.
https://www.purbeckicecream.co.uk
They used to do a stilton / blue cheese (can't exactly remember) ice cream which was pretty interesting!
https://www.purbeckicecream.co.uk
They used to do a stilton / blue cheese (can't exactly remember) ice cream which was pretty interesting!
MrJuice said:
Are you saying you bought nearly 20litres of ice cream for £60? That is silly cheap
I could fit that much in my freezer but will bear this in mind for when I have a bigger freezer next year
Yes, 16 litres for around 60 delivered but thats not including tax. Delivery is free, you just need a minimum spend to get space on the van. They have set days for set areas so do bulk drop offs.I could fit that much in my freezer but will bear this in mind for when I have a bigger freezer next year
It works out I think around around £8 for a supermarket sized 2L tub. Can't see how that is silly cheap at all but yeah, ok if you say so. I have yet to see a tub of ice cream at that price or more anywhere else yet.
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