WEIRD BUT WONDERFUL ICE-CREAMS

Mac and cheese is meant to be served piping hot with melted cheddar bubbling on top, right? Not necessarily, according to a new culinary collaboration.

American food company Kraft has teamed up with ice cream makers Van Leeuwen to created Macaroni & Cheese flavour ice cream.

The announcement of the sweetsavoury dessert was met with derision by many social media users, but every tub has now sold out, so clearly some people were at least intrigued enough to give it a try.

Van Leeuwen says it is working on whipping up more of the divisive dairy product. But, in the meantime, let’s take a look at some other interesting ice cream flavours from around the world you could cool down with…

GOAT’S CHEESE AND RED CHERRY

Another cheesy concoction, this tangy treat from American artisan brand Jeni’s, based in Ohio, brings together locally sourced goat’s cheese and chunks of sweet red cherry.

CHILLI

The Scottish spice specialist behind Richie’s Chilli Sauces has created three different chilli-infused ice creams that blend fruity flavours (mango, coconut and raspberry) with a hint of heat.

SQUID INK

Often found in Japan and Korea, soft serve squid ink ice cream is jet black with a creamy, mildly salty flavour.

SOY SAUCE

Another Asian delicacy, soy sauce ice cream is a bit like the Eastern version of salted caramel. You can try it yourself by topping vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of dark soy sauce.

FISH AND CHIPS

New this summer from Little Moons, you’ll find seaside inspired fish and chip flavoured ice cream inside limited edition mochi dough balls.