Scoop de Grâce

Artisanal chocolate ice creams going deep on flavor

Scoop de Grâce
Today's producers double down on flavor in their elevated versions of chocolate ice cream. (Courtesy of Nancy's Fancy)
From the Jun 30, 2023, issue

We’re now in the third wave of artisanal ice cream. First came better dairy and fewer additives; second came better quality flavorings mixed in; and now we’re seeing more and more novel flavors. Yet for many, chocolate remains the ultimate expression of cold, creamy goodness. And today’s producers are going deep on flavor, with seriously unique expressions and elevated classics. Get our top picks!

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