I don’t think I’ve ever met a flavor of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream that I didn’t like, even their new Limited Batch Hannah Teter’s Maple Blondie. I don’t know if I like them all because I’m high or because they’re high. If I were high, I’d think anything tastes awesome. But I think it’s them who are high, because I don’t get high and I believe the only way anyone could create the flavors they come up with is if they’re under the influence of a little marijuana, or as they probably call it in Vermont, where Ben & Jerry’s headquarters is located, Burlington Buzz.
If this is the case, I imagine the conversation that eventually led to the creation of Maple Blondie went something like this:
(NOTE: The following conversation would be a lot better if you imagine Cheech and Chong having it.)
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: Hey man, I wanna make an ice cream for Olympic gold medalist Hannah Teter.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: What? You want to make a bong out of a heater?
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: No man, an ice cream for Hannah Teter. She’s from Vermont, man.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: Oh yeah, man. That would be awesome. What should we put in it?
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: I don’t know. Let me think about it while I smoke a bowl.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: Aw man. I’m gonna do the same thing.
Five minutes later
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: Hey man, what are we doing?
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: I forgot. Naw, naw, man. I remember. We wanted to make a flavor for Hannah Teter.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: Aw yeah man. That’s right.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: She’s from Vermont, so we should put in things that Vermont is known for.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: So what is Vermont known for?
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: Burlington Buzz?
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: Naw man, we can’t put Burlington Buzz in an ice cream. Burlington Buzz only goes great with brownies.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: Oh man, we should put brownies in the ice cream.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: Oh, that’s sweet, man. But we still need to add an ingredient Vermont is known for.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: Burlington Buzz?
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: Naw man, we can’t do that. I need to think about this. Pass me that bong we made from that Vermont maple syrup bottle.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: Aw man, remember we broke it when we were partying with Phish. But I have another bottle. All we have to do is get rid of the maple syrup in it.
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #1: Man, we should use that maple syrup in an ice cream. Maple ice cream would be good. What should we mix with the maple ice cream?
Ben & Jerry’s Worker #2: Burlington Buzz?
Ben & Jerry’s Hannah Teter’s Maple Blondie consists of maple ice cream with blonde brownie chunks and a maple caramel swirl. The maple ice cream by itself has a mild flavor, but when eaten with the maple caramel swirl, it reminds me of a Werther’s Original butterscotch candy. The blonde brownie chunks, which I wish there were more of in the pint, have a brown sugar flavor to them. They also add a chewy and very slightly gritty texture to the ice cream.
Overall, the Ben & Jerry’s Hannah Teter’s Maple Blondie is a very good ice cream that’s a great representation of Vermont — from the sweetness of the maple syrup to how cold it can get in the area. It’s an ice cream that Burlington Buzz smokers will love.
(Nutrition Facts – 1/2 cup – 240 calories, 11 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 65 milligrams of cholesterol, 90 milligrams of sodium, 32 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 25 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, 10% vitamin A and 10% calcium.)
Other Ben & Jerry’s Hannah Teter’s Maple Blondie reviews:
On Second Scoop
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Item: Ben & Jerry’s Hannah Teter’s Maple Blondie
Price: $3.99
Size: One Pint
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Very good. Maple ice cream with the maple caramel swirl tastes like a Werther’s Original. Brownie chunks provide a nice chewiness. Made from cows that aren’t treated with rBGH. Proceeds go to help Teter’s charity, which helps a village in Africa. Making a bong out of a maple syrup bottle.
Cons: Not enough brownie chunks. Maple ice cream itself has a mild flavor. Might be too sweet for some. Forgetting what you’re trying to accomplish.
Mmmmmm this sounds very delicious! Even better since the mixture is close to tasting like Werther’s Original butterscotch candies.
I wonder if the official flavor tasters for Ben & Jerry’s get free dope to give them the munchies while they’re on the job.
@amanda: It was. I’d buy it again. But my favorite celebrity Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream.
@Chuck: I also wonder if the official flavor tasters weigh over 300 pounds and smell like cream when they sweat.
That reminded me of every conversation I have ever over heard my cousin Cody having. Cody likes to mellow A LOT.
That sounds like a pretty good pint I can’t wait to get my hands on some.
I’m surprised you haven’t gotten your hands on them. You’re quick like that.
I have been looking for it- sadly the stores in my ghetto ‘hood haven’t gotten it in yet.
I had no idea who Hannah Teter was. I Googled her, and you weren’t shitting….she really does build huts in Africa. Never doubt Marvo.
such a funny, strangely accurate conversation
Being a Vermonter, I was disappointed with how un-mapley this ice cream actually was… tasted fake to me. 🙁
@Gigi: I bet someone hid it from you. Or it’s so good that it instantly sells out.
@Spew Review: I’m the only one who can doubt Marvo. then I look in the mirror and say to myself, “I am awesome.”
@brad: Reading that conversation would’ve been better on weed.
@Jill: You should cause a ruckus at Ben & Jerry’s. Kick down some doors. Also, while you’re at it…find out where they hide the weed.
Maple blonde was my favorite flavor yet! I also liked Dublin mudslide, but its hard to find. I would love to have some right now. How can I or where can I get my hands on some maple blondie in northern jersey? Help me please