Salt & Straw — Review by Rosanna Pansino
Portland, United States — Ice cream
Rosanna Pansino reviews Salt & Straw's limited edition cereal-inspired ice cream series featuring Reese's Puffs, Captain Crunch Berries, and Lucky Charms. Each pint costs $12.50 and authentically captures the taste of the original cereals, with the dairy-free Captain Crunch Berries being particularly impressive. She highly recommends these flavors for cereal lovers.
What was great: Accurate cereal flavor replication in all three pints, the dairy-free Captain Crunch Berries tasted authentic despite being non-dairy, marshmallows in Lucky Charms flavor, creative limited edition concept
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Salt & Straw's limited edition cereal series delivers three standout pints that transform nostalgic breakfast cereals into premium ice cream flavors. The Reese's Puffs flavor nails the chocolate and peanut butter combination perfectly, tasting remarkably similar to the actual cereal. The Captain Crunch Berries offers a unique dairy-free option that surprisingly doesn't compromise on flavor, delivering a subtle cream cheese-like quality with a slightly sour aftertaste that mirrors the original cereal experience. The Lucky Charms flavor comes complete with actual marshmallows visible in the scoop, creating an authentic representation of the beloved cereal with a taste that closely matches the original.
The Experience
As a limited edition offering from Salt & Straw, a boutique ice cream parlor known for creative and elevated flavors, the presentation and attention to detail are evident. The visual appeal of each flavor matches the original cereals, with the Captain Crunch Berries showing vibrant colors and the Lucky Charms displaying colorful marshmallows throughout.
Value & Pricing
Each pint is priced at $12.50, positioning these as premium ice cream products typical of Salt & Straw's upscale positioning. For specialty, creatively-developed ice cream with quality ingredients and authentic flavor reproduction, the price point is reasonable.
Notable Moments
This really tastes just like the candy. Like, they nailed it. If you like Reese's, this ice cream is for you.
I can't believe that this is dairy-free because I would not know that.
Woah! This tastes so similar to the cereal.
The Verdict
Rosanna concludes that these cereal ice creams are definitely worth trying, especially for certified cereal lovers. The series successfully balances novelty with authenticity, proving that Salt & Straw has found a winning formula in transforming childhood breakfast favorites into sophisticated ice cream experiences. This limited edition collection is ideal for anyone seeking unique, flavor-accurate ice cream that celebrates breakfast culture.