Gold halo ice cream12/12/2023 ![]() In this form, the consumer will experience a unique, sweetened taste with each serving by the spoon complete with different ingredients entering his or her mouth. Halo-halo then means mixture (rough translation – mix-mix) which is realized when a consumer mixes all the ingredients together. In Tagalog (the major language here in the Philippines), halo means mix. For the foreigners and newcomers reading this, the Halo-halo is the cold dessert composed of crushed ice, milk (condensed or evaporated) and a variety of ingredients such as purple yam (ube), nata de coco, leche flan slices, sweet beans, coconut strips, jelly orbs, gelatin portions, fruit slices and a scoop of ice cream. The shape of the taco is also not very practical since it can’t really be lifted, but it does serve as a fun vessel to enjoy the creamy treat.ĭespite high prices, the Halo Top Scoop Shop is a heavenly choice for customers who are trying to stick to a better diet without cutting out the childlike playfulness of ice cream.Here in the Philippines, what is considered by many to be the most popular local dessert reflecting the Filipino culture is the Halo-halo. The price of $6.95 is high, despite its inclusion of two large scoops of ice cream that could constitute a meal in and of themselves. The ice cream taco was less impressive, and more of a gimmick than a showcase of artisanship. The fresh waffle was worth the wait, and its warmth perfectly complemented the cold strawberry ice cream. It is made to order and comes hot out of the waffle press – the final product features fluffy pockets of warm, eggy waffle surrounded by slightly crispy edges. In addition to traditional cups and cones, customers can try more amusing options such as the puffle, or egg waffle, which is popular in Hong Kong and Macau. After the initial taste, the ice cream was still enjoyable, but the flavor was not exceptional. But the dairy-free cookie dough frozen dessert was disappointing, giving off a bitterness due to a strong punch of coconut milk that isn’t ideal in ice cream. Of the more traditional Halo Top ice cream flavors found in grocery stores, the caramel macchiato ice cream was divine, balancing strong caramel and coffee flavors. They looked adorable on ice cream, but were too hard and lacked a pleasurable flavor or texture. Other toppings were more unconventional, like the cupcake bites, which looked like small white spheres covered in colorful confetti sprinkles. Even with the delectable toppings of sweet and plump raspberries and chewy brownies, the strawberry flavor still shone through. The strawberry soft serve, however, was delicious, with a creamy texture and a satisfying level of sweetness. The soft serve options were underwhelming, with only four fairly basic flavors to choose from – vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and blueberry crumble. The shop also offers classic cups and cones, ice cream sandwiches, waffle cone tacos, puffle cones and an extensive topping bar filled with fruits, sweets and cereals. However, options are a bit pricier than an average ice cream store, starting at $4.95 for a single scoop or small soft serve without any toppings. ![]() The color palette extends throughout the interior with green lamps, a wall of gold spoons and a floor reading, “I’m cold, let’s spoon.” The overall aesthetic is sophisticated, yet playful, and though the space doesn’t provide seating, there are plenty of other places to rest and enjoy the ice cream in the mall. ![]() Located on the second floor of the newly renovated shopping center, the brick-and-mortar store features sea-foam-green tile walls and a yellow, ice cream scoop-shaped neon sign with “Guilt Free Zone” written next to it. The scoop shop sells innovative creations and exclusive soft serve options along with classic flavors that satisfy cravings without sacrificing health. ![]() Halo Top Creamery, founded by UCLA alumnus Justin Woolverton in 2012, has gained recognition for its low-calorie, low-sugar and low-fat ice cream. Halo Top Creamery opened its newest scoop shop, the second of two storefronts, at the Westfield Century City mall on Tuesday. Halo Top Creamery’s new scoop shop proves that healthier ice cream can still be colorful, inventive and most importantly, delicious. ![]()
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