No More Boring Vanilla Ice Cream: There's An Aldi Drizzle Your Next Scoop Needs
Vanilla ice cream's subtle sweetness pairs well with so many different add-ons, from root beer to flavorful oils — including nutty pumpkin seed oil and verdant, grassy olive oil. But for an even more creative twist, leave the oil for your salad dressing and swap in its standard tangy, acidic counterpart: balsamic vinegar.
No, we're not suggesting you add straight vinegar to your ice cream, but it's worth checking your local Aldi for a bottle of Specially Selected Strawberry Flavored Glaze with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. This syrupy, thickened vinegar-based condiment is sweet and acidic, and might only cost you $2.75, depending on your location. While it's meant for everything from salads to crostini, creative Aldi fans say it tastes amazing drizzled over a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
"Now hear me out on this one; vanilla ice cream. Chop and smash some strawberries for topping and drizzle just a little on top. The tangy sweet is pretty mind blowing," a Redditor wrote in an r/aldi thread, quickly finding support among a fellow fan, who responded, "Happy somebody else likes this." However, while this glaze may be great as a solo ice cream topping, it's easy to build on this heavenly flavor combination.
Additional ways to enhance the vanilla ice cream and balsamic glaze
To make sure you get enough sweetness from this treat, chop some strawberries and add them to the ice cream as well. You can also add a complementary glaze to balance the acidity just a little more, such as a touch of honey or caramel (you want the acidity to shine through, though, so don't overpower it).
If you have the extra time, another option is to create a homemade strawberry syrup using the glaze. Combine chopped strawberries and sugar, which will heat and thicken into a tasty, jam-like syrup. Add a drizzle of the glaze to cut through the sweetness and contrast pleasantly with the syrup. Then, pour the concoction over your vanilla ice cream. On Reddit, another Aldi shopper mentioned loving the glaze on chocolate ice cream, while an Aldi connoisseur on Facebook recommended a scoop of strawberry to really accentuate the fruit flavor.
Beyond scoops of ice cream, there are a few other ways to incorporate this glaze into your frozen dessert routine. Try turning it into an ice cream sundae, adding a drizzle to a milkshake, or even using it as a dip for homemade ice cream sandwiches.