Sweet Science - Raspberry Fudge Swirl

Raspberry Fudge Swirl - Sweet Cream with Ribbons of Raspberry Compote and Fudge

 

The Saint Paul-based Sweet Science Ice Cream has three new flavors for Valentine's Day (instagram link here).  They have new flavors almost every month, but sometimes they have seasonal flavors that I have tried in previous years.  The first of these flavors is Raspberry Fudge Swirl.  Raspberry and chocolate is a common flavor combination, but here the mix is a little different.  It has a sweet cream base instead of a raspberry base and there is both a raspberry swirl and a fudge swirl.  Let's check it out.

Removing the lid, the sweet cream base has an off-white yellow color.  There is a lot of marbling of the swirls.  It looks like it is mostly raspberry on top but I see a little brown from the fudge as well.  Digging in, I taste the raspberry right away.  The compote is like a good jam-like spread.  It is slightly tart, but not too much.  The fudge swirls are in there as well, although not as prevalent.  This is quite delicious.

This is a fun and interesting twist on raspberry and chocolate from Sweet Science.  Normally, both the raspberry and chocolate are not provided as swirls.  The raspberry is often a base or the chocolate is often chunks or chips.  It had the feel of one of their pie-a-la-mode or cheesecake flavors like their own Raspberry Cheesecake or Berry Crumble but with a smooth fudge swirl instead of crunchy pieces of crust or crumble.  If that combination appeals to you, then check this out.