With a name that includes the word “Splendid,” a near cult-following and a price tag of $12 per pint, you know that Jeni's Ice Cream has to be special—and it is. Each flavor has a uniquely smooth buttercream body and bright flavors, and they're made without synthetic flavors or dyes.24 Jun 2021
Why is Jeni's ice cream so expensive?
“When we add up the number of growers, pickers, washers, jam makers, dairy farmers and their teams; makers, distillers and ice cream churners, literally hundreds of people go into making one pint,” said Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of Ohio-based ice cream empire Jeni's. “Labor is expensive and ingredients are expensive.13 Jul 2017
Salty Caramel has been the most popular flavor since the day Jeni opened Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in 2002. They make the caramel from scratch in their Ohio kitchen. Other popular flavors are Brambleberry Crisp, Dark Chocolate, and Brown Butter Almond Brittle.19 Sept 2014
How much does Jeni's ice cream cost?
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams cost $12 a pint (as seen on the official website). For the same price, that's a lot of McDonald's ice cream cones!7 Dec 2021
Is Jeni's ice cream worth it?
This ice cream has the richest chocolate flavor I've ever tasted, and it totally envelops your mouth with every bite. Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks: This was my favorite flavor out of all the ones we tried, and the pint was the first to disappear. It tastes exactly like buckeye candy!24 Jun 2021
JENI BRITTON BAUER Her ahead-of-the-trend vision—using whole ingredients and dairy from grass-pastured cows, rather than synthetic flavorings and commodity ice cream mix—coupled with inspired flavors sparked the artisan ice cream movement more than a decade before it would become a top food trend.
Despite these restrictions, Whole Foods offers extensive ice cream options that won't disappoint your sweet tooth. Whether you're looking for something low-calorie. high-protein, non-dairy, or just plain delicious, there is definitely something in the Whole Foods ice cream aisle with your name on it.