It’s hot outside and you’re looking for a way to beat the heat? Grab some ice cream! Craving something sweet but not in the mood to whip up a dessert in the kitchen? A cone or a pint from your nearest ice cream shop will do the trick. Celebrating a special occasion? End the day with a cold and delicious treat. For many of us, ice cream has always been the ultimate comfort dessert because there’s a flavor for everyone.
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Over the years, we’ve seen countless distinct, unconventional, and unexpected ice cream flavors. While they may not be everyone’s cup of tea, they’re bound to satisfy someone’s sweet tooth. This time, we’re spotlighting ice cream brands that showcase unique flavors inspired by local ingredients. These brands prove that beloved Filipino ingredients can be transformed into indulgent, comforting scoops that are well worth trying.
Here are some ice cream brands highlighting crowd-favorite flavors and local ingredients:
1. Kwento
Do you know that you can also enjoy turon in ice cream form?
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If you’re craving a taste of childhood or your favorite meryenda served cold, Kwento’s crowd-favorite Turon Langka is your next go-to dessert! It features a banana ice cream base with a crispy lumpia wrapper and sweet langka mixed in, making every bite reminiscent of the beloved Filipino street food.
2. Marcelo’s Microcreamery
When we think of ginataang bilo-bilo, we’re reminded of mornings when our mothers or grandmothers would prepare a fresh pot for everyone to enjoy as meryenda or even as a late-night treat. This time, you can enjoy the beloved Filipino dessert in ice cream form!
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Marcelo’s Microcreamery brings together everything we love about ginataang bilo-bilo in a smooth and creamy ube-flavored coconut ice cream base. Each scoop is packed with macapuno mochi, sweetened banana, sweet potato, and jackfruit, capturing the familiar flavors of the classic dessert. If you prefer your ginataang bilo-bilo chilled instead of straight from the pot, this ice cream flavor might just become your new favorite.
3. Ooey Gooey Creamery
Your favorite midnight snack can be turned into a tasty ice cream flavor!
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If you’re passing by Poblacion, Ooey Gooey Creamery is a food spot worth visiting! They offer unique ice cream flavors that scream Filipino in every bite! Among these flavors is their Chilimansi Crunch, a sweet and spicy treat that has a dark chocolate ice cream base with chilimansi caramel and pancit canton cookie crunch, topped with crispy pancit canton lace cookies for the added flavor and texture that you’ll keep coming back for.
4. Kariton
There’s a reason why a lot of people are lining up for this up-and-coming gelato brand!
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If you’ve come across them on your feed, you’ve probably seen netizens raving about their gelato flavors inspired by classic Filipino favorites like turon, iskrambol, and champorado. But if there’s one treat you shouldn’t miss, it’s their Taho Soft Serve. This elevated take on the beloved Filipino breakfast staple combines the familiar soft, silky, and sweet flavors of taho into a creamy soft-serve dessert. It’s a great way to satisfy your cravings, especially on mornings when you miss hearing “Taho!” from your neighborhood vendor.
5. Happy Scoop
If you’re a chocolate lover, you’ll definitely love this ice cream!
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Happy Scoop gives classic chocolate ice cream a distinctly Filipino twist with its Batirol flavor, inspired by the rich, thick, and frothy traditional hot chocolate mixed using a wooden batirol. This dairy-free chocolate ice cream is made even more irresistible with the natural sweetness of coconut milk and muscovado sugar, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a more guilt-free dessert.
6. Mango Mama
If you’ve traveled to Boracay or La Union, you’ve definitely heard of (and tried) the famous Mamas!
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One of the crowd favorites is the beloved Mango Mama! It’s summer in a cup, but it’s also a treat you can enjoy all year round. When ordering, you can choose between two scoops of plant-based Mango Coco ice cream or two scoops of plant-based Black Rice ice cream. Better yet, try one scoop of each for a burst of tropical flavors!
Each scoop sits on a bed of warm suman drizzled with salted coconut cream, served with fresh mangoes, and topped with crunchy latik. It’s the perfect dessert to share with friends or loved ones after a day at the beach. But if you’re enjoying it solo, that’s even better!
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