Is Ube Ice Cream Coming Back To Trader Joes?
Trader Joe’s ube ice cream is back. On the heels of announcements of Halo Top Fudge Pops and Lays Cool Ranch Dorito Chips, Trader Joe’s is bringing back one of its most iconic snacks: Ube Ice Cream. Instagram account Trader Joe’s List reposted an image from a private Instagram user who spotted the purple-hued ice cream in the wild.
Ube has long been used as an ingredient in Southeast Asian desserts, and now it is making its way onto Trader Joe’s shelves in what the brand itself has called the “not-to-be-missed flavor of the summer,” via Trader Joe’s. And it certainly appears that many shoppers agree with this sentiment. © FacebookTrader Joe’s ube ice cream
Ube is back on Trader Joe’s shelves, this time in the form of mini pretzels coated in an ube-flavored yogurt shell. TJ’s-watching Instagrammer @veggie_at_traderjoes posted a photo of the pretzels, sharing with followers they found the flavor to be “The perfect combo of salty and sweet.”
What is the color of ube ice cream?
Sitting in a white ice cream bowl, the vivid purple color hints that ube is one exciting flavor find. While ube ice cream isn’t necessarily a new food, some people are just now discovering the Filipino dessert. According to The Spruce Eats, ube is a purple yam from the Philippines. While the flavor might be similar to a cross between vanilla and pistachio, the ingredient can be used in a variety of dishes, from baked goods like brownies and cakes to breakfast dishes like pancakes and waffles. Still, ube ice cream is one of the more popular applications.
Made with purple yams, it is a dairy ice cream under the Trader Joe’s brand. Since this ice cream is not your typical …
Although Trader Joe’s ube ice cream usually gets much attention, it isn’t the only brand on store shelves. Magnolia ice cream offers the purple-hued, tropical ice cream and various local ice cream shops may offer the flavor, too. Even home cooks can experiment with making their own ube ice cream. Roti n Rice has a four-ingredient recipe on the blog.