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Ample Hills The Munchies

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The Munchies is an ice cream flavor created by Brooklyn-founded Ample Hills Creamery. It combines a sweet ice cream base with snack foods such as pretzels, potato chips, crackers, and chocolate pieces, producing deliberately contrasting salty, sweet, crunchy, and creamy elements. The flavor is intended for customers who prefer mix-in-heavy ice cream and the familiar character of an assorted snack bowl.

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What ingredients are in Ample Hills' "The Munchies" ice cream?

"The Munchies" is a popular flavor created by Ample Hills Creamery that features a sweet cream ice cream base loaded with pretzel bits, potato chips, and chocolate-covered candies. It is designed to mimic the experience of eating a sweet and salty snack mix.

Where did Ample Hills Creamery originate?

Ample Hills Creamery was originally founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 2011 by Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna. They quickly gained a cult following in NYC for their high-butterfat, mix-in-heavy ice cream styles and whimsical storytelling.

Why does Ample Hills use potato chips in their ice cream?

The inclusion of potato chips in "The Munchies" provides a distinct salty crunch that contrasts perfectly with the sweet cream base. This dedication to complex textures and sweet-and-savory profiles became the brand's signature before their financial restructuring.

Can you still buy Ample Hills ice cream after their bankruptcy?

Ample Hills filed for bankruptcy in 2020, but the brand was subsequently purchased by an investment group and relaunched. While they had to close many of their physical scoop shops, they now ship their famous pints, including "The Munchies," nationwide through their website.

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