Review Of Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough S’Wich Up Ice Cream 458ml
Ben & Jerry’s is an iconic ice cream brand loved for its imaginative range of flavours. Their pints usually include a lot of extra chunks and swirls to keep things exciting.
I taste-tested the entire range to work out if they live up to the hype. This review looks at Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough S’Wich Up 458ml. Find out if it’s worth a spot in your freezer.
Is B&J Cookie Dough S’Wich Up any good?
Cookie Dough S’Wich Up takes vanilla ice cream and adds chocolate cookie sandwiches, cookie swirls, and cookie dough chunks. The vanilla ice cream is creamy and smooth, and it’ll appeal to people who love lots of add-ins mixed into their pints.
However, I think this pint missed the mark. The original Choc Chip Cookie Dough has 16% cookie dough, while this one only has 3%. Instead, B&J includes 8% sandwich cookies, which are dry and almost flavourless.
The ice cream was also clumpy and hard to scoop, which some won’t mind. But if you enjoy scooping up a nice ball of ice cream, you may be better with something else.
For all that’s going on in this pint, it tastes a lot like any cookies and cream ice cream brand. You could even buy a tub of Oreo then make some cookie dough in 5 minutes and add it yourself. It’s a much cheaper option.
Pros
- Indulgent, rich ice cream.
- One small tub lasts longer than you’d expect.
Cons
- Expensive for the pack size.
- Too much flavourless cookie.
- Not enough cookie dough.
What do other customers think of this ice cream?
I looked at dozens of online reviews to see what others think of this product. Here’s a summary:
The Ben and Jerry’s Cookie Dough S’Wich Up Ice Cream received mixed customer reviews. Many customers praise the ice cream for its delicious taste, creamy texture, and the balance of ice cream and add-ins.
However, some complained about the large, hard chunks of cookie-like pieces, likening them to ‘Oreo’ cookies. A few expressed a preference for lighter, fresher ice cream flavour.
Some reviewers offer a moderate view, enjoying the ice cream but noting it could be improved. They suggest increasing the amount of cookie dough and reducing the size and hardness of the chocolate cookie chunks.
What other pints are available in the B&J’s range?
- B&J Chocolate Fudge Brownie.
- B&J Berry Revolutionary (non dairy).
- B&J Chocolatey Love A-Fair.
- Chewy Gooey Cookie​.
- B&J Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (non dairy).
- B&J Half Baked (non dairy).
- B&J The Tonight Dough.
- Hazel-nuttin’ but Chocolate.
- Mint Chocolate Cookie.
- B&J Oh My! Banoffee Pie!
- B&J PB Over the Top.
- B&J Phish Food.
- Sofa So Good Together.
- Strawberry Cheesecake.
- This is Our Whirled.
- B&J Tiramisu.
- B&J Triple Caramel Chunk.
What are some alternatives?
Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough S’Wich Up is a unique flavour with little direct competition. However, it’s similar to cookies and cream ice cream, so consider these products if you want something similar:
Indulge Cookies & Cream 1L: Sold at Aldi supermarkets, this is a highly recommended option with nearly 100% Aussie ingredients.
Woolworths Cookies & Cream 1L: A one-litre pack that offers excellent value for money. It’s an indulgent option with milk and cream as the main ingredients.
Connoisseur Cookies & Cream 1L: This container uses 28% cream and offers smooth, premium ice cream.
Ingredients
Cream and concentrated skim milk are the primary dairy ingredients for making this ice cream. The tub contains 8% chocolate sandwich cookies and 5% chocolate cookie swirls. There is also 3% choc chip cookie dough.
Ingredients List: Cream, Water, Concentrated Skim Milk, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Coconut, Soy, Sunflower), Eggs, Brown Sugar, Cocoa Components (1.2%) (Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter), Butter, Dextrose, Skim Milk Powder, Milk Fat, Natural Flavours and Flavourings, Whey Powder, Salt, Thickeners (Guar Gum, Carrageenan), Molasses, Invert Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Extract.
Milk fat
Milk fat plays a vital role in ice cream’s texture and mouthfeel. More of it results in a creamier, smoother texture associated with superior ice cream.
Unfortunately, B&J doesn’t disclose the milk fat percentage in their products. I reached out to the company to get this information, but they responded with:
“We cannot give you the exact amount, but it is greater than 10%, meaning it is ice cream under the Australian and New Zealand regulations (Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.5.6). We hope this information is helpful.”
Nutrition information
Frozen desserts aren’t good for you, so eat them in moderation. This Ben & Jerry’s pint has 9.1g of saturated fat per 100g and 24.8g of sugar.
Servings per package: 4
Serving size: 101g
Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100ml | |
Energy | 1220kJ | 1210kJ |
Protein | 4.3g | 4.3g |
Fat, Total | 16.4g | 16.3g |
-Saturated | 9.2g | 9.1g |
Carbohydrate | 31.6g | 31.3g |
-Sugars | 25.1g | 24.8g |
Dietary Fibre | – | – |
Sodium | 80mg | 75mg |
About the manufacturer
Ben & Jerry’s is an American company known for its innovative, chunk-filled ice cream flavours. It was founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield.
The brand has built a reputation for its commitment to social causes and environmental sustainability.
Ben & Jerry’s operates as a subsidiary of Unilever following its acquisition in 2000.
B&J is recognised for its creative flavour names and focus on using fair trade-certified ingredients and cage-free eggs. It maintains a global presence, selling products in over 35 countries.