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.
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?
Brand | Cookie content |
Connoisseur Cookies & Cream 1L | 15% |
Woolworths Cookies and Cream 1L | 15% |
Bulla Creamy Classics Cookies and Cream 2L | 7% |
Haagen-Dazs Cookies & Cream 457ml | 6% |
Streets Blue Ribbon Cookies & Cream 2L | 4% |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Bulla Creamy Classics Ice Cream reviews
- Review of Creamy Classics Vanilla.
- Creamy Classics Vanilla and Boysenberry.
- Review of Creamy Classics Mint Choc Chip.
- Review of Creamy Classics Choc Chip.
- Review of Creamy Classics Neapolitan.
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).
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
Nutrition table
Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100ml | |
Energy | 441kJ | 919kJ |
Protein | 1.6g | 3.4g |
Fat, Total | 5.1g | 10.7g |
-Saturated | 3.4g | 7.1g |
Carbohydrate | 13.0g | 27.1g |
-Sugars | 9.8g | 20.5g |
Dietary Fibre | 0.05g | 0.1g |
Sodium | 37mg | 77mg |
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.