Blue Bell’s Secrets To Ice Cream That Texans Obsess Over

Here in Texas- and most of the American South- we know that Blue Bell ice cream is the best, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why it's so good? There are a few reasons why Blue Bell reigns supreme.

Blue Bell Only Delivers To Stores Direct

When Blue Bell says, from our creamery to your table," they mean it. Blue Bell only utilizes direct delivery for their products, meaning "no one other than a Blue Bell employee handles the product from the time it is made until it reaches the grocery store."

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This ensures the highest quality product reaches store shelves, so it doesn't melt and then refreeze, ruining the texture or making it unsafe.

Because of this commitment to quality (and the precise control it requires) Blue Bell was only available inside Texas until the 1980s. Improved trucking technology and logistics now mean 24 states can enjoy the best ice cream. But you'll likely notice they are all in the South, where Blue Bell's truckers can commute.

Blue Bell's Variety Is Unmatched

Blue Bell is the master of maintaining an exciting and diverse range of flavors, with plenty of permanent, year-round flavors like The Great Divide, Cookie Two-Step, Buttered Pecan, and Coffee.

Adding to the variety are the rotational flavors that are limited (but can make a comeback!), like the exquisite Bride's Cake, Banana Fudge, and Oatmeal Cream Pie.

Speaking of comebacks, Blue Bell absolutely listens to its fans and has recently brought back Groom's Cake and Cookie Cake.

Blue Bell Uses High-Quality Milk And Cream

According to Mashed.com, Blue Bell uses milk direct from trusted dairy cooperatives for the best, freshest flavor. Additionally, Blue Bell's ice cream is crafted with 13% butterfat, making it rich and creamy.

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You may have also noticed that Blue Bell tends to be more dense than other ice creams, meaning there's less air whipped into it. So it's more ice cream, better texture, and more flavor in every pint or half-gallon.

Blue Bell Tastes Like Home

Another area Blue Bell excels in is capturing our favorite flavors. The example that comes to my mind first is Banana Pudding. That is a so-Southern dessert, which makes for an epic ice cream.

Blue Bell has made many state and region-specific flavors like Gooey Cake (a popular Missouri dessert),  Kentucky Delight, Creole Cream Cheese, and Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake.

These flavors tend to be limited, but the memories they invoke are timeless. And you can always ask for a flavor to come back!

What to walk down Blue Bell Memory Lane? Here are some bygone Blue Bell flavors we want back: