Epicurious indulged in 13 brands of vanilla ice cream, but only one got rave reviews from the editors.
Top Honors Go To...
Best Vanilla Ice Cream:
Whole Foods Market Vanilla Ice Cream($3.59)
Pros: "This one really stood out because of its perfectly milky taste and whipped mousselike consistency," stated one judge.
Others liked its snow-white appearance and the fact that it's made from only six ingredients.
Cons: Can be bought only at Whole Foods Market.
Editors' Rating: 4 forks out of 4
First Runner-Up:
Breyers Natural Vanilla ($4.99)
Pros: All judges commended this pick for being just sweet and creamy enough, capturing the essence of vanilla. Cons: Some believed it lacks that signature vanilla fragrance. Editors' Rating: 3.5 forks out of 4
Second Runner-Up:
Ben & Jerry's Vanilla ($4.69)
Pros: "Good, thick consistency and precise vanilla flavor," stated one judge. "Creammmy," said another.
Cons: Contains more fat per serving than the others.
Editors' Rating: 3 forks out of 4
Do you have a favorite brand of vanilla ice cream? I usually buy what's on sale but next time I'm at Whole Foods, I'm going to try their brand to see if it's as good as the "4 out of 4 forks" it received.
