A tub of Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream Ice Cream on a kitchen bench.

Review Of Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream Ice Cream 2L

Want to know if Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream Ice Cream tastes any good? I bought a container to help you decide if it’s worth a spot in your freezer.

Is the ice cream any good?

Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream is enjoyable ice cream with a moreish creamy flavour and cookie chunks. The large two-litre tub will appeal to families and offers great value for money.

The texture is indulgent considering its price. It’s creamy and delicious, although less smooth and premium-tasting compared with Connoisseur or Haagen-Dazs.

A scoop of Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream Ice Cream 2L.
Cookies make up 7% of the tub.

Cookies lie throughout the container and make up 7% of the pack. That’s much more than Blue Ribbon’s product, but less than half what you’ll find in the Connoisseur or Woolworths C&C one litre tubs.

Interestingly, Haagen-Dazs Cookies and Cream has only 6% cookies. However, their ice cream is so deliciously indulgent, it feels like they don’t want the add-ins to be a distraction.

What tub has the most cookies?

BrandCookie content
Connoisseur Cookies & Cream 1L15%
Woolworths Cookies and Cream 1L15%
Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream 2L7%
Haagen-Dazs Cookies & Cream 457ml6%
Streets Blue Ribbon Cookies & Cream 2L4%

Overall, I think Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream is one of the best options if you’re after that elusive mix of quantity and quality. When it’s on sale at 50% off, it must offer the best value in Aussie supermarket freezers.

An unscooped pack of Cookies & Cream ice cream, Creamy Classics.

Why is it cheaper than premium brands?

With the use of quality ingredients and a large pack, you may wonder why Bulla Creamy Classics costs less than smaller tubs of ice cream like Connoisseur and Haagen-Dazs.

There are several reasons, but the amount of air whipped into the ice cream is a big help. Premium brands incorporate less air, giving it a denser, more indulgent consistency. One way cheaper brands reduce costs is by increasing the air content.

A bowl of Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream with the pack in the background.
It’s great value for money.

Pros

  • Nice creamy flavour that most will enjoy.
  • Made with fresh Australian milk and cream.
  • Excellent ice cream at an affordable price.
  • Australian family-owned and made.

Cons

  • A lot of air is churned into the tub.
A top down container of partly eaten container of cookies and cream ice cream by Bulla.
Made with fresh milk and cream.

What did other consumers think of Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream?

I looked at hundreds of consumer reviews online to see what they thought of this Bulla product. Here’s the consensus:

The good

Customers consistently praise its delicious, creamy flavour and describe it as superior to most brands. The ice cream is appreciated for its value for money, with one reviewer noting it surpasses even “exclusive” brands in quality and taste.

The balance of cookies and ice cream add to its appeal along with the use of quality ingredients.

For some families, this ice cream has become a staple favourite, to the extent that children prefer it over all other brands.

A bird's eye shot of a scoop of Creamy Classics C&C Ice Cream sitting on top of the pack.
This is a household favourite in many Australian homes.

The bad

While most feedback was positive, there were a few less happy customers. Some cited issues such as the ice cream appearing airy, lacking in creaminess, or having a watery texture.

One reviewer expressed disappointment in the flavour, noting it had less cookies and cream taste than expected. Another mentioned the product being slightly pricey.

A bowl of Cookies & Cream Ice Cream isolated on a white background.
Some reviewers weren’t happy with the cookie content.

What are some alternatives?

If you can’t get hold of the Bulla product or want to try something different, check out these alternatives:

Connoisseur Cookies & Cream 1L: A more premium offering with 13.5% milk fat and 15% cookies. Connoisseur uses 28% cream, but you’ll pay over double.

Indulge Cookies and Cream 1L: Deliciously creamy gourmet ice cream. This must be one of the best every day low price offerings in Australian supermarkets.

Woolworths Cookies & Cream 1L: A more expensive product that’s a good option if you’re happy with a smaller pack size.

Streets Blue Ribbon Cookies & Cream 2L: Blue Ribbon may appeal if you don’t like too many cookies in the ice cream. It has 4% cookie pieces, but it’s a step down in quality ingredients.

A hand holding a scoop of Bulla Cookies and Cream with a blurred kitchen in the background.
There are plenty of alternative cookie and cream brands.

Other Bulla Creamy Classics Ice Cream reviews

  1. Review of Creamy Classics Vanilla.
  2. Creamy Classics Vanilla and Boysenberry.
  3. Review of Creamy Classics Mint Choc Chip.
  4. Review of Creamy Classics Choc Chip.
  5. Review of Creamy Classics Neapolitan.
A home freezer packed with the Bulla Creamy Classics range.
My freezer stuffed full of Creamy Classics.

Ingredients

The Bulla Creamy Classics range uses fresh, locally sourced dairy in Australia. The primary ingredients are milk and cream, providing a creamier, more premium product. Cheaper alternatives usually include more water, reconstituted skim milk, and other low-cost ingredients.

  • 18% of the ice cream is fresh cream.
  • 7% of the ice cream is choc biscuit pieces.

Ingredients list: Fresh Milk, Fresh Cream (Milk) (18%), Sugar, Water, Maltodextrin, Milk Solids, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Cocoa Solids, Emulsifier (471), Thickeners (Guar Gum, Carrageenan), Golden Syrup, Salt, Flavour, Raising Agent (500), Colour (Annatto).

Top down image of unscooped tub of cookies and cream 2L.
A look at the unscooped tub.

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.

Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream Ice Cream contains 10% milk fat. That’s higher than most family-pack ice creams like Peters or Blue Ribbon Streets but lower than more expensive offerings like Murray Street or Haagen-Dazs.

Nutrition information

No ice cream is good for you, so eat it in moderation. Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream Ice Cream has 7.1g of saturated fat per 100g and 20.5g of sugar.

Servings per package: 20
Serving size: 48g

Holding a pack of Bulla Creamy Classics C&C in the kitchen.
It’s got 20.5g of sugar per 100g.

Nutrition table

 Quantity Per ServingQuantity Per 100ml
Energy441kJ919kJ
Protein1.6g3.4g
Fat, Total5.1g10.7g
-Saturated3.4g7.1g
Carbohydrate13.0g27.1g
-Sugars9.8g20.5g
Dietary Fibre0.05g0.1g
Sodium37mg77mg

About the manufacturer

The Cream Classics brand is owned by Bulla, an Australian company that has been making ice cream since 1929. The factory where this ice cream is made is on the main street in Colac, Victoria.

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