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Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication. Looking for the best vanilla ice cream? We tested 10 brands to find the very best.
Trust us, our favorites deserve a spot in your freezer. When you’re craving something sweet and indulgent, is there anything better than your favorite dessert topped with a generous scoop of ice cream? Or a sundae loaded up with all your favorite toppings? Or even just a sweet and simple ice cream cone? In efforts to make those apple pies a la mode and milkshakes taste their most delicious, our Test Kitchen put 10 popular brands to the test to find the best vanilla ice cream. 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. Want to learn more about how our Test Kitchen chooses their favorite ice cream products and tools? Here are our Test Kitchen’s top picks.