Move over vanilla! There’s a bold new ice cream flavour in town
Wookey Hole and Ford Farm, the makers of the legendary, Wookey Hole Cave-Aged Cheddar Cheese joined forces with the beloved family brand, Marshfield Farm Ice Cream to launch a limited-edition, savoury ice cream flavour: Wookey Hole Cave-Aged Cheddar Ice Cream, especially for April Fool’s Day.
The unique ice cream was handcrafted in small batches by the expert makers at Marshfield Farm, by combining its delicious double-cream base with the world-famous Wookey Hole Cave-Aged Cheddar, celebrated for its creamy nutty notes, developed through an ancient limestone cave-aging process. The very special ice cream promised to enchant the palates of cheese aficionados everywhere, making the perfect combination for everyone who struggles to choose between a dessert and the cheese board for pudding! It was launched on an unsuspecting public on April 1st who had very mixed reactions to the concept of ‘Cheese Icecream’.
The collaboration between the three brands is a celebration of the South West and follows Marshfield Farm and Wookey Hole working together for over 15 years. While the move may be unusual to those with a sweet tooth, the inspiration is a rich nod to ice cream’s origins as a savoury dish.
While the esteemed gentry of years gone by would have enjoyed moulded spinach or oyster ice as an accompaniment to a delicate fish course, the contemporary version from this exciting collaboration will be better served on a rosemary and black pepper cracker, and paired with a well-chosen crisp and a Wookey Hole Cider.
Visitors to Wookey Hole caves were able to taste the flavour whilst stocks lasted. Unsurprisingly the flavour was a huge hit and stocks were finished in just two days!
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