Review Of Connoisseur Jam Doughnut Ice Cream
Connoisseur Jam Doughnut Ice Cream is part of the one-litre Laneway range made by Peters. It’s a premium tub but cheaper than super-premium brands like Haagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s.
You probably want this ice cream but don’t know if it’s any good. This review looks at whether it’s worth your money.
What’s in a container of Connoisseur Jam Doughnut?
Each tub contains a swirled mix of sweet vanilla and cinnamon doughnut flavoured ice cream. There are doughnut flavoured pieces scattered through the tub, along with raspberry syrup.
Is this tub worth it?
Like all the Laneway Range, Connoisseur Jam Doughnut Ice Cream is delicious. If you enjoy creative flavours, typically reserved for brands like Ben and Jerry’s, this is the tub for you.
- The combination of jam doughnut and ice cream is a union that was meant to be.
- Ribbons of raspberry and baked bits perfectly complement the creaminess of indulgent ice cream.
- Getting a full litre means excellent value for money, and it’s enough for a family.
Crafting inventive ice cream flavours at home is easy, but factory production is more challenging. While many brands try to get creative, they sometimes fail in execution. Take the Haagen-Dazs Macaron Strawberry & Raspberry Ice Cream as an example; despite its promising name, it fails to deliver on expectations.
In contrast, this jam doughnut ice cream hits all the right notes, offering a mouth-watering dessert you’ll want as a permanent fixture in the freezer.
Pros
- A fun, creative mix of flavours most will love.
- The one-litre container offers great value.
- Easy to find in supermarkets Australia-wide.
- Made in Australia.
Cons
- Although approved and safe, there are a lot of E-numbers in the ingredients list.
What other flavours are available in the Connoisseur range?
- Connoisseur Crunchy Peanut Butter.
- Connoisseur Baked Choc Chip Cookie.
- Connoisseur Classic Vanilla.
- Connoisseur Mint And Cookies.
- Connoisseur Camarosa Strawberry.
- Connoisseur Belgian Chocolate.
Ingredients
The main ingredients in this tub include:
- 19% cream (milk).
- 2.4% reconstituted raspberry juice.
Ingredients list: Dairy Ingredients [Skim Milk (Concentrate or Solids), Cream (Milk) (19%), Milk Solids], Sugar, Water, Glucose Syrup, Wheat Flour, Reconstituted Raspberry Juice (2.4%), Vegetable Oil, Malt Extract (Barley), Flavours (contains Milk), Vegetable Origin Emulsifier (471), Vegetable Gums (412, 440, 410), Colours (150d, 160b, 163), Cinnamon, Raising Agent (500), Food Acids (330, 331), Salt.
Milk fat
Milk fat plays a vital role in ice cream’s texture and mouthfeel. More of it results in a creamier, smoother textured ice cream associated with superior ice cream.
Connoisseur Jam Doughnut ice cream contains 10% milk fat. That’s higher than most family-pack ice creams like Blue Ribbon Streets but lower than brands like Haagen-Dazs.
Nutrition information
No ice cream is good for you, so eat it in moderation. Connoisseur Jam Doughnut Ice Cream 1L has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100g and 26.2g of sugar.
Number of servings: 10
Serving size: 71g
| Quantity per Serving | Quantity per 100g | |
| Energy | 750kJ | 1060kJ |
| Protein | 2.3g | 3.3g |
| Fat, Total | 7.0g | 9.8g |
| -Saturated | 4.0g | 5.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.3g | 37.0g |
| -Sugars | 18.6g | 26.2g |
| Dietary Fibre | – | – |
| Sodium | 40mg | 60mg |
About the manufacturer
Since Fred Peters started the business in 1907, Peter Ice Cream has been churning out a popular range of products. This includes options from health-conscious, low-sugar varieties to everyday treats suitable for families.
Well-known brands include Connoisseur, Maxibon, Proud & Punch, Drumstick, Frosty Fruits, and the beloved Australian classic, Peters Original.
Peters manufactures most of its ice cream brands in Mulgrave, Australia.
