Issue #5 · Caramel Season Has Arrived
Golden swirls, buttery crunch, and flavors that melt into fall.
photo credits: Tillamook.
🍨 Pint Profile: Tillamook Caramel Toffee Crunch
When the air turns crisp and sweaters come out, this pint feels like comfort in a round carton. Tillamook’s Caramel Toffee Crunch blends velvety caramel ice cream with ribbons of thick golden caramel and bits of crunchy toffee. The texture contrast *creamy, chewy, and crisp * makes every spoonful feel like a little autumn event.
It’s indulgent, yes, but balanced. Not too sweet, thanks to that signature Tillamook dairy richness. Pair it with coffee after dinner, or spoon it into a waffle cone for an instant fall pick-me-up.
🧡 Tillamook has been perfecting their slow-churn process since 1909 — farmer-owned, Oregon-proud, and still producing some of the smoothest, most reliable ice cream in the grocery freezer.
🥂 Scoop Standard Guides: Caramel Pairings for Fall Nights
Salted caramel + apple slices → Crisp meets creamy in the simplest autumn dessert.
Caramel + dark roast coffee → Morning indulgence or evening reward.
Caramel + spiced rum whipped cream → Because grown-up toppings make it special.
Caramel + roasted pecans → A texture upgrade that belongs in every sundae bowl.
Tip: Let caramel ice cream sit out for 3–5 minutes before scooping. The flavor and swirl texture shine best when slightly softened.
🍦 Scoop Shop Spotlight: Rock Hill Creamery in Shepherdstown, WV
A hidden gem tucked into the hills of Shepherdstown, Rock Hill Creamery is a small, family owned creamery making old fashioned ice cream from local dairy. Their seasonal Caramel Coffee Toffee flavor is rich flavor love in a scoop. Caramel + Coffee + Chewy Toffee, it will warm your heart with every frozen bite.
Rock Hill is known for its slow paced, hand churned process and classic American flavors served with small town charm. If you find yourself exploring historic Shepherdstown, this is your must stop scoop shop of the season.
photo credits: Rock Hill Creamery.
An Extra Scoop 🍨
Premium Brand Review: Jeni’s Salty Caramel - a cult favorite that started the caramel craze in artisanal ice cream. Deep, burnt sugar notes balanced with a hint of salt.
Merch Pick: 🍯 Caramel Drizzle Bottle - a sleek glass bottle with a ready to pour spout, perfect for warm caramel sauce at home. Find a beautiful bottle here.
Guide: Keep caramel smooth and glossy by gently reheating it in a hot water bath instead of the microwave.
Closing Scoop 🍨
Here’s to caramel season. Rich, golden, and unapologetically indulgent.
Until the next scoop,
Erin
photo credits: Tillamook. Rock Hill Creamery. The Scoop Standard.
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