I’ve loved making flavors that are more on the experimental side for years and just hosted my first pop-up sharing my creations with strangers. It was super fun getting to hear people’s reactions.
I definitely go for novel taste experiences that are more “interesting yet still good” rather than the most delicious flavor ever, and like playing with sweet-savory combos.
Hot Cheetos was definitely the most polarizing, people either loved it or hated it. The sorbet sold the most (at least in part because it was the only non-dairy), the pickled pineapple was more popular than I expected it to be (not because it doesn’t taste good, I just wasn’t sure if people would be into the concept. The miso tahini chocolate milk was the safest flavor and is IMO quite delicious while still being somewhat interesting.
by rubber_air
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What were you thinking with Flaming Hot Cheetos? Did it come out the way you expected and were you pleased? No need to reveal anything proprietary, but how were you able to get that flavor successfully into the ice cream?
Sounds fun. I like to make crazy flavors but they dont make it to customers. Usually flop at events.
My personal favorites are elote ice cream bars, and I’ve actually made the hot Cheetos. Using the packet of seasoning from the cheetos, mac and cheese
Love the way your flavors are described in the menu, the context reminds me of something out of the SCP Foundation.
How do you even think of flavors like this?
I always want to make weird flavors but I get stumped on what to mix together and then I get scared I’m just going to waste a bunch of ingredients making something that tastes like a landfill.
I have a friend who would have made a beeline for the hot Cheeto flavor. 😄
I want to try them all, they sound so delicious!