Issue #7 · Deep Chocolate Season Begins
A rich indulgence for the season.
photo credits: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
🍨 Pint Profile: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. — Zanzibar Chocolate
If November had a color, it would be Zanzibar. This ultra-dark, ultra-deep chocolate ice cream is famously made with three kinds of cocoa, yielding a nearly black richness that feels like velvet on a cold night.
Thick, smooth, and unapologetically decadent, Zanzibar is the “serious chocolate” pint for people who don’t want sweet. Instead they want bold, roasty, and chocolate intensity. You can have Zanzibar delivered straight to you.
Tasting Notes:
Deep roasted cocoa
Espresso and brownie undertones
Silky, fudge like texture
🥂 Scoop Guides: Chocolate Pairings
These flavor duos bring warmth and sophistication to any autumn table
A sprinkle of smoked sea salt
Warm raspberries
A short pour of espresso for a mocha affogato
🍦 Scoop Shop Spotlight: Urban Churn (Harrisburg, PA)
Small-batch, hand-crafted, and wonderfully inventive, Urban Churn is one of Pennsylvania’s most underrated creameries.
They focus on traditional churn methods, small runs, and pure ingredients that give every flavor a “crafted by hand” soul.
For chocolate lovers:
🍫 Old Fashioned Dutch Chocolate — Rich, smooth and bold single-origin dutch chocolate ice cream using cocoa from Wilbur Chocolate Co. of Litiz, PA. A chocolate lover’s dream.
🍫 Dark Side of the Mousse — This decadent ice cream contains Brazilian Midnight cocoa for a deeply rich and velvety base. Each bite features rich chocolate chunks, adding a delightful crunch. Pieces of luxurious Belgian Mousse Cake are scattered throughout, enhancing the indulgent experience.
If you’re anywhere near Harrisburg this fall, add this shop to your culinary map.
photo credits: Urban Churn.
🥄 Scoop Hack: The Hot Spoon Trick
For picture-perfect scoops:
Dip a metal spoon in boiling water for 10 seconds, dry it quickly, and glide it through hard chocolate ice cream like butter.
Perfect when scooping from those ultra-dense chocolate pints.
An Extra Scoop 🍨 The Scoop Standard Shop Picks
Warm coziness, delivered. 🛍️
“Ice Cream is My Love Language” Unisex Hoodie – Creamy soft & cozy.
“Powered by Ice Cream” Women’s Tee – A subtle statement for dessert lovers.
At-Home Tip: Freeze ripe banana slices, blend with chocolate ice cream for a lighter “fudge smoothie.”
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Closing Scoop 🍨
November’s nights are long — but chocolate makes them sweeter.
Until the next scoop,
Erin
photo credits: Urban Churn. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. The Scoop Standard.
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