What is Blue Bell Eggnog Ice Cream?
Just in time for the holidays, Blue Bell has released a new eggnog flavored French ice cream with nutmeg and whipped topping.
How is it?
Let’s just say that if I wanted Santa to give me some spectacular gifts, I’d leave a bowl of this ice cream next to the fireplace (and I know it would melt by the time he came down the chimney, but I’m going to assume he’s magical enough to resolve that issue).
This is rich, creamy, silky, and not all that dissimilar from fancy vanilla ice cream, but you also get hints of nutmeg (even though the advertised nutmeg “flecks” are really hard to see) and the subtle but distinct eggnog flavor. This was the first time I’ve ever had eggnog-flavored ice cream, and I loved it.
The only thing I didn’t love was the whipped topping, which I’ve mentioned in other Blue Bell reviews. There’s quite a bit of it in here, and it has the taste and consistency of Cool Whip. Now I have nothing against Cool Whip. When there’s a tub of it sitting out, I’m going to jam my finger in it for a taste. I might even take a second taste, but that’s about it.
Cool Whip is fine when it plays a minor role, so a scoop of this ice cream that is 80/20 eggnog to Cool Whip is great. But when you get a bite with the opposite ratio, then it’s a little off-putting. So use that spoon wisely.
Anything else you need to know?
I’m probably in the minority in that I don’t have a strong opinion on eggnog. It seems everyone else either loves it or hates it. If someone offers me some, I’ll probably take it, but I don’t think I’ve ever actually purchased eggnog.
I think it can be delicious, but its consistency sometimes bothers me. It’s not as thick as a milkshake but not quite thin enough to pass for liquid, at least in my book. And if it’s a little too yellowish, it makes me think I’m about to drink uncooked scrambled eggs. I even get a little bit of a slimy or mucous-like vibe from some. Perhaps that’s why I liked this ice cream so much. It has all the taste and richness of eggnog without reminding me of nasal drainage!
Conclusion:
If you are already on Team Eggnog, chances are you will really like this. If eggnog is on your naughty list because of its consistency, you might still want to give this a shot. And if you just don’t like the taste of eggnog, why are you reading this review anyway?
Purchased Price: $6.17
Size: 1/2 gallon
Purchased at: H-E-B
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup) 240 calories, 14 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 24 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.
We don’t have Blue Bell ice cream in my area but I wanted to comment to applaud such a well-written review. You gave us great insight as to what to expect from this holiday gem without the overuse of literary tropes. The idea of eggnog flavors without the polarizing texture is intriguing. I bet they’d be stellar sandwiched between some gingerbread men.
I guess for those who aren’t fans of the consistency of eggnog you would have to make sure to eat this quickly before it gets a bit melty…as this is technically just frozen egg nog.
Thanks for the review, sounds like they nailed this, aside from the whipped topping. I’ll be on the lookout for egg nog ice cream from a brand without that topping mix-in.
Thank you, on the last part. Completely agree. Not only do I already not care for whipped topping, but it also has zero place as a topping or a mix-in with anything eggnog-related, as far as I’m concerned.
Give me a purely-eggnog ice cream, and I’m there for it.
thank you for the well done review! I think I’d like this. I wanna find some soft ginger cookies to have with it.
I love this ice cream flavor. Wish it were available all year. It’s delicious!
This is a big fail for Blue Bell. I love Blue Bell and I love eggnog. You can faintly taste the nutmeg at times, but mostly it’s like eating a big bowl of frozen Cool Whip, which I dislike. Most of this went into the garbage.
I think Blue Bell ice cream missed the boat. I have tasted several store brands that are much better than Blue Bell. ( i.e., Krogers & Giant Eagle). They taste like eggnog. Blue Bell needs to stick with its Homemade vanilla (that the best).