It’s the newest and fanciest of all the Blue Bell ice cream flavors. They had listeria and got sued for the deaths of three people and the contaminated ice cream. If you do not reside in the southern third of the country, you may not be familiar with Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries. The chocolate flakes are a bit overshadowed by the brilliant brownies, but they add some nice texture and taste to the mix. I would have guessed Brownie Mousse or Chocolate Cool Whip. This is where I must deliver a stern warning, just in case you ever happen to discuss this topic with someone from Texas. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/blue-bell-creameries-agrees-plead-guilty-and-pay-1935-million-ice-cream-listeria#:~:text=Texas%2Dbased%20ice%20cream%20manufacturer,the%20Justice%20Department%20announced%20today. I’m willing to concede that maybe I didn’t try the right flavors, but I’ve had Blue Bell on a few occasions and it was just ok. But it just wasn’t what I was expecting from the title. The Pumpkin Spice Prailine is amazing. I think it largely delivered on its components: the French ice cream felt/tasted different than Blue Bell’s normal ice cream (not better, in my opinion, but not bad and was noticeably different), the chocolate flakes were there, and the brownie pieces were there (I generally think Blue Bell’s brownie/cake pieces are the weakest parts of their flavors, generally due to dryness – rather incredible given the meltiness of the normal ice cream). If it tasted great, that might be fine, but it really doesn’t. (Blue Bell) These brownies have a rich flavor, and there are plenty of them. Learn how your comment data is processed. When combined with the French, it really made me think of mousse or a French silk ice cream, which, again, is not what I associate with decadence, though that, again, might have to do with my mistaken expectations. Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. It’s been a while since I’ve had custard (Dreyers had a Snickerdoodle version in a different shaped container that I miss from five+ years ago), but this didn’t make me want to move to France. But despite my quibble about the whipped topping, it’s a big winner. It did remind me a little of custard, but I’m not sure if that was the power of suggestion from reading the label. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Rating: 8 out of 10 Ice Cream Cone is a tasty vanilla ice cream loaded with dark chocolate-coated cone pieces, chopped roasted peanuts, all surrounded by a rich chocolate sundae sauce swirl. As is the Cookie Cake. The title of the Ice cream is Fudge Brownie, not Brownie, and these tasted like brownie pieces without that layer of fudge “icing” on top, or certainly not enough for it to be “decadent.” Had it been “Brownie” in the title, I would still have grumbled, but it at least technically would have been accurate, just as “birthday cake pieces” in ice cream technically can just mean the cake/base without the frosting (even though I can’t remember many “birthday cakes” that didn’t have frosting). (Blue Bell Creameries) My verdict is that this is one of my new favorite ice creams, and I’ll shed a little tear if it doesn’t become a permanent member of the Blue Bell lineup. Same here Mike. Isn’t this the ice cream brand that was being licked at the grocery stores a few years back? It’s not cheap, and depending on where you live, it might almost be cheaper to fly to Texas and try it in person. Decadence made me expect that gooey, lava cake style of rivers of fudge, a chocolate overload. Second, the amount. Fudge Brownie Decadence is available in the half-gallon and pint sizes for a limited time. On the positive side, it did accurately capture whipped cream, but with (most likely) an incredibly increased amount of calories/sugar than the cool whip I could have applied from the can. Your email address will not be published. I’m not originally from Texas, but I have lived in the state long enough to know that many Texans will defend the honor of Blue Bell until well…wait for it…they are blue in the face. “We have seen several products sold out recently due to an unexpected increase in demand. I was excited to try it because people make such a big deal about this brand and they appear to have some really interesting varieties but, meh. BB tried to cover up their listeria bungle and it cost them nearly 20 million. It’s like Cool Whip-flavored ice cream. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. A fan favorite, Ice Cream Cone, is also available in stores this month. Your email address will not be published. It’s made with eggs, which makes it thick and custardy. But for Fudge Brownie Decadence, I needed something else. Nutrition Facts: (2/3 cup) 240 calories, 15 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 75 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 20 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein. You also might think it is the same company that makes Blue Bunny ice cream. First, there is a lot of it — much more than just some swirls or ribbons like I was expecting. Fudge Brownie Decadence is a chocolate French ice cream with fudge brownie chunks and a whipped topping loaded with chocolate flakes. Purchased Price: $5.85 Add in brownies, a whipped topping and chocolate flakes, and you will know why we put decadence in the name. “Fudge Brownie Decadence is a French ice cream, which gives it a silky texture. Add in brownies, a whipped topping and chocolate flakes, and you will know why we put decadence in the name. Really, I needed the sundae swirl (make it fudge) from Ice Cream Cone. The brownies truly are decadent. And, if you love chocolate this is the perfect flavor to indulge your cravings.”. Fudge Brownie Decadence is a luscious chocolate French ice cream with fudge brownie chunks and a whipped topping loaded with chocolate flakes. Fourth, instead of providing contrast/making the French or the Brownies or the flakes stand out, it overwhelmed them (odd, given that I usually feel chocolate ice cream overwhelms whatever it’s paired with, like B&J’s Half Baked). It’s not bad, but it would be like going to a French bread/cheese shop and getting some Cheese Whiz on my baguette: I like Cheese Whiz, but it’s not fancy/gourmet/what I was expecting. Required fields are marked *. And, even more importantly, DO NOT say that Blue Bunny is better than Blue Bell unless, of course, you are looking for an all-out donnybrook. Use current location. Fudge Brownie Decadence Ice Cream arrives in stores this week. “The name sounds as delicious as the flavor tastes,” said Sara Schramm, marketing brand manager for Blue Bell. “We are excited to add Fudge Brownie Decadence to our lineup, and also bring back Ice Cream Cone,” Schramm added. I view Cool Whip as a topping (as the flavor’s description indicates), a little swirl, dollop on top of pie/cake/ice cream. If not 50-50, this felt like 70 French and 30 whipped, way more than I was expecting or would have used. If you don’t live in Blue Bell country and really want to try it, you can order four half-gallons directly from the creamery for overnight delivery, but I have another warning. I wouldn’t eat BB if at gunpoint. They are chewy — almost even a little gooey somehow — and taste more like homemade brownies instead of the non-descript chunks in many ice creams. In limited amounts, like as a topping, that could be a nice contrast to the chocolate, but it just seems like too much of it here. But the whipped cream. What makes ice cream French, you might ask? No, of course not. Texas resident here. “The name sounds as delicious as the flavor tastes,” said Sara Schramm, marketing brand manager for Blue Bell. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Just for fun, guess how much it is to get four half-gallons (costing about $20 at the grocery store) overnighted to your door. But I’ve got a lot of family “up North,” as Texans refer to most other states, and I’d be happy to bring you some for the bargain price of $125 next time I’m visiting. It wasn’t bad but did seem a little dry, at least when I could taste it/get it on its own, which was rare. You have been warned. And, if you love chocolate this is the perfect flavor to indulge your cravings.”. What is Blue Bell Fudge Brownie Decadence? Come at me, Texas. Blue Bell is coming through with another sweet surprise for your freezer. But the title is “Fudge Brownie”, so I was expecting at least the fudge icing, if not the gooey lava cake style fudge. There are very few misses in their lineup. Available in the half gallon size, but only for a limited time. Unless you are fixin’ to start a kerfuffle, or perhaps even a brouhaha, DO NOT ask a Texan if Blue Bell and Blue Bunny are the same thing. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. It’s not; Blue Bunny is headquartered in Iowa. Instead, it was a perfect symphony of different chocolate flavors, all teaming up to make my mouth happy. Kill 3 people, pay a fine, sell more ice cream. The ice cream is smooth and creamy, as it should be, with the perfect level of chocolatiness. The FRENCH ice cream did have a different texture/melting point than Blue Bell’s normal ice cream: I left it out of the freezer for the standard amount of time, and it was noticeably less defrosted than the non-French (Freedom?) Why not provide more of a contrast with a different type of chocolate (milk or dark or something) to stand out from the ice cream? Size: Half-gallon Since I’m not a native Texan, I do not have an innate love of Blue Bell and feel like I can be an impartial judge here. Side […] Third, because of the aforementioned melting point/texture of the FRENCH, this was melty/everywhere by the time I felt the french was ready. REVIEW: Smartfood Caramel & Cinnamon Apple Mix Popcorn, https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/blue-bell-creameries-agrees-plead-guilty-and-pay-1935-million-ice-cream-listeria#:~:text=Texas%2Dbased%20ice%20cream%20manufacturer,the%20Justice%20Department%20announced%20today, REVIEW: Pizza Hut Beyond Italian Sausage Pizza, REVIEW: McDonald’s Blueberry Muffin, Apple Fritter, and Cinnamon Roll, REVIEW: Frankford Fruity Pebbles Candy Bar, REVIEW: Dunkin' Toasted Gingerbread Signature Latte, REVIEW: Stuffed Puffs Chocolate Peppermint Bark Marshmallows, REVIEW: Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry Energy Drink. This is good ice cream so I can understand the lack of control! This was not that, largely (but not only) due to the whipped topping.