A NEW ice cream flavor is coming exclusively to Walmart, but the taste leaves a lot to be desired.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream announced a limited time Ranch dressing flavored ice cream.
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The ranch flavor is provided by the dressing company Hidden Valley.
Van Leeuwen Hidden Valley Ranch will be sold exclusively at Walmart starting March 20 through May 28 or as supplies last.
The new offering is one of seven new Van Leeuwen flavors coming only to Walmart this Spring:
- Sweet Maple Cornbread
- Blood Orange Chocolate Chip
- Carrot Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Honey Graham Cracker
- Limoncello Cake
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AN ODD TASTE
I was able to sample the new ranch flavor along with the Sweet Maple Cornbread and Strawberry Shortcake.
While the last two were flavorful delights, the Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream was just too bizarre to be enjoyed.
While I normally like Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, the two just do not compliment each other.
The ranch dressing's oniony, savory taste is an unpleasant pairing with the cool, crisp texture of ice cream.
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And you usually enjoy small amounts of ranch dressing as an addition to a chip or piece of lettuce; most do not eat bowls of it by itself.
After I ate a couple of large bites I felt growing nausea, as I expected I would if I ate globs of ranch dressing.
To be fair, I did not think to use the ice cream as a dip with another snack, yet I doubt I'd prefer it to a typical ranch dip.
I am not against other salty or savory flavors being added to an already sweet ice cream, but an ice cream that tastes only like ranch dressing just does not cut it as a tasty treat.
MORE FOOD ADDITIONS
Multiple brands are expanding their menu for a limited time this spring.
Taco Bell recently announced that it is bringing back five popular items this week:
- Double Grilled Cheese Burrito
- Bacon Club Chalupa
- Blue Raspberry and Wild Cherry Freezes
- Cheesy Chicken Crispanada
- Double Stacked Tacos
The new selection will be available nationwide while supplies last.
And McDonald's has announced additions, too.
The fast food giant is bringing back its crispy chicken and rebranding it The McCrispy.
The crispy chicken sandwich will come in both deluxe and bacon ranch varieties.
McDonald's will also be selling a new lemonade and Krispy Kream donuts at select locations.
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See which KFC rival is bringing back an old favorite.
And check out the legendary liquor maker getting into the canned cocktail game.
