Expert Picks: The Coolest Ice Cream Combos

We’re savoring ice cream every way we can this season — in cones, sundaes and even dramatic layered cakes. For more inspiration on more creative flavors and mix-ins, we asked some top ice cream makers around the country to share their favorite twists on the classic scoops. See their crazy-delicious descriptions below, then read Taste this week for full, exclusive interviews with each expert.

Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar “I love a good chocolate cone (preferably soft serve or custard) with potato chips or warm french fries.”

Natasha Case, Coolhaus “Gluten-free coconut almond chip cookie and salted chocolate almond joy ice cream! It’s the perfect sweet-meets-salty combination.”

Jake Godby, Humphry Slocombe “Brown butter ice cream with chocolate smoked salt ice cream — it’s like a more sophisticated version of M&Ms with popcorn.”

Jeni Britton Bauer, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams “I’m calling this one The Buckeye Donut: Buckeye State ice cream, macerated strawberries, donut gravel, extra whooped and nonpareils.”

Sam Mason, OddFellows Ice Cream Co.  “I’ve been in love with the combination of peanut butter and jelly since I was a child. It’s the perfect marriage of flavors to me.”

Kim & Tyler Malek, Salt & Straw “A single-origin chocolate ice cream with candied popcorn and Oregon-grown olive oil poured over the top.”

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