We sampled cheese-centric ice cream from across the land—hey, it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Herewith, our favorite flavors.
Balsamic Fig & Mascarpone
Coolhaus
L.A.; New York City; DallasA silky-smooth mascarpone base with tangy balsamic vinegar swirls and chewy California figs—what’s not to like?
Coolhaus
L.A.; New York City; DallasA silky-smooth mascarpone base with tangy balsamic vinegar swirls and chewy California figs—what’s not to like?
Goat Cheese & Wildflower Honey
Glacé Artisan Ice Cream
Kansas City, Mo.This refreshing, lightly goaty treat will win over any and all cheesy ice cream skeptics.
Glacé Artisan Ice Cream
Kansas City, Mo.This refreshing, lightly goaty treat will win over any and all cheesy ice cream skeptics.
Black Olive Brittle & Goat Cheese
Salt & Straw
Portland, Ore.; L.A.Ash-ripened goat cheese from Cypress Grove Chevre meets briny-sweet brittle in this savory concoction.
Salt & Straw
Portland, Ore.; L.A.Ash-ripened goat cheese from Cypress Grove Chevre meets briny-sweet brittle in this savory concoction.
Strawberry Ricotta
Steve’s
Brooklyn, N.Y.The secret ingredient in this addictive twist on the perennial scoop shop favorite? Fresh ricotta from Salvatore Bklyn.
Steve’s
Brooklyn, N.Y.The secret ingredient in this addictive twist on the perennial scoop shop favorite? Fresh ricotta from Salvatore Bklyn.
Chèvre & Cream Cheese with Spiced Overproof Rum
Fat Cat Creamery
HoustonBoozy, airy, and a bit spicy, this decadent contender has a frozen eggnog vibe.
Fat Cat Creamery
HoustonBoozy, airy, and a bit spicy, this decadent contender has a frozen eggnog vibe.
Goat Cheese Brownie
Toscanini’s
Cambridge, Mass.This slightly tangy dessert—akin to a “goat cheese Oreo,” according to one taster—had us reaching for seconds. Because chocolate.
Toscanini’s
Cambridge, Mass.This slightly tangy dessert—akin to a “goat cheese Oreo,” according to one taster—had us reaching for seconds. Because chocolate.
Courtney Hollands
Former editor Courtney Hollands came to culture with more than a decade of experience writing and editing for magazines, newspapers, and the web. She started her career as a small-town reporter and has covered everything from fashion and travel, to music and beer for Boston magazine, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, even Rolling Stone.
