8 Ice Cream Brands That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients
These premium brands prioritize fresh cream, real flavors, and zero artificial additives.
When it comes to ice cream, most of us can agree on one thing: quality makes all the difference. Sure, a frozen tub of sugary slush from the corner store might do in a pinch, but when you want ice cream that’s worth savoring—silky texture, complex flavors, and ingredients you can actually pronounce—there’s no room for compromises. You deserve the good stuff, and we were on a mission to find it. Armed with spoons, discerning taste buds, and maybe an elastic waistband or two, we scoured the world of ice cream to bring you the crème de la crème. (Pun intended, obviously.)
What exactly did we look for? First and foremost, top-tier ingredients. We wanted brands that focus on real, high-quality ingredients—think fresh cream, organic fruits, fair-trade chocolate, and no funky artificial additives. We appreciated a little creativity, too, but only when it enhanced the flavor and didn’t feel like a gimmick (cough bacon-flavored ice cream enthusiasts, we see you). And as a registered dietitian-nutritionist, I also wanted to be sure I could stand by these choices from both a quality and nutrition standpoint—because indulgence should still come with integrity. The result? A list of 15 brands that truly understand the art of ice cream.