2What Makes the Best Vanilla Ice Cream
In our Test Kitchen’s search for the best vanilla ice cream, they kept a few criteria in mind:
Flavor: The ice cream should taste strongly of real vanilla (not faux vanilla flavoring).
Texture: A great ice cream should be smooth and creamy—not icy or gritty.
Appearance: Our Test Kitchen wanted a vanilla ice cream that looked tempting and delicious—bonus points for flecks of real vanilla beans!
With these key factors in mind, our testing team tried ten popular brands in a blind test. Testers kept in mind that this ice cream should taste delicious on its own but also make a great ingredient in some of our go-to ice cream desserts.
