Nearly every dessert lover has their own definition of the perfect ice cream. From the flavor to the consistency to the mix-ins, toppings, and even the vessel it’s served in, there are a lot of hot takes on this cool topic, including store-bought frozen desserts vs. homemade.
“I love to make ice cream at home, and think that it’s pretty hard to beat. Freshness counts! But big-brand ice creams are sort of a category of product unto themselves. They’re great in a pinch,” says Jacob Schroeder, chef and owner of Crafted Food Services and co-owner of Moxie Kitchen + Events in Des Moines, Iowa.
Chefs, they are just like us: eating and enjoying fast food, store-bought pasta sauce, and yes, pints of ice cream…