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Leading Indicator
Van Leeuwen CEO on Celebrity Brand Collabs, New Scoop Shop Concepts, & Vegan Ice Cream 2.0

Leading Indicator

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 25:25


Ben Van Leeuwen, Founder of the popular ice cream company that bears his name, breaks down his vision for further expansion into the world of dairy treats. Van Leeuwen talks about his favorite brand collaborations of the Summer, including partnerships with Sabrina Carpenter, Liquid Death, and more. The Van Leeuwen founder also explains his new store concept, which allows customers to test new flavor creations in the development stage. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.  Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.  Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Cultivated By Caryn
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Ben Van Leeuwen, Van Leeuwen Artisanal ice cream

Cultivated By Caryn

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 29:31


On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Artisanal ice cream. Ben, his brother Pete and partner, Laura O'Neill began their company in 2008, selling their quality, traditional ice cream out of a yellow ice cream truck on the streets of New York, with a mission to make good ice cream. And by ‘good' they mean using responsibly sourced, all natural ingredients. Their mission was met with the approval of many like-minded, happy customers with lines that demanded more trucks, production and eventually scoop shop locations. Today, Van Leeuwen operates over 50 scoop shops, their ice cream is sold in about 10,000 grocery stores, and and they also offer nationwide shipping. For more information on our guest:Homevanleeuwenicecream.com | Caryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

Second Life
Laura O'Neill: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Co-Founder

Second Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 49:28


Laura O'Neill is the co-founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. O'Neill grew up in Melbourne and worked in event producing before deciding to travel the world. She met her future partner Ben Van Leeuwen on a fateful trip to London, and when she moved to New York to be with him, he proposed a wild idea: They should start a well-designed ice cream truck that sold delicious, high-quality ice cream. Thus, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was born. In the last 15 years O'Neill, Van Leeuwen, and his brother Pete have positioned the brand as a household name—one synonymous with truly delectable ice cream. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is sold in over 12,000 grocery stores, has over 50 stores in the United States, and recently opened its first-ever franchise store in Singapore. Later this year, the first-ever Van Leeuwen Flavor Lab will be opened in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MBIT: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology
Ben Van Leeuwen: How I Founded A $300k/Day Business Selling Ice Cream At 24-Years-Old

MBIT: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 25:08


It was the summer of 2004. Ben Van Leeuwen was looking for a way to pay for college when he came across an ad in the paper that was looking for a driver for an ice cream truck, paying $500/week. He decided to give it a shot. Little did he know that decision would propel him into starting a multi-million-dollar ice cream empire in New York City (NYC). Here's how he did it.Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3MUaiQsSubscribe to the show on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3scl60H

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Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson
Encore - Ice Cream: Innovation on Ice

Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 32:33


Throughout the world and throughout history, you can find evidence of cultures enjoying cold desserts—precursors to the ice cream we love today. The desire to keep food cold led to the creation of European wine slushies in 1558 and to the transportation of ice from New England to the Caribbean in 1806. Soon enough, advances in production, serving and shipping methods made ice cream popular and more readily available throughout the United States. Through Prohibition, war and beyond, enterprising people continued to innovate with new flavors, mix-ins and ice cream making machines. Now, a new generation of entrepreneurs are helping ensure there's an ice cream for everyone to enjoy. Get the scoop on this episode of Trailblazers. Featuring Jeri Quinzio, Judy Herrell, Ben Cohen, Ben Van Leeuwen and Ryan Pandya. 

Let’s Have A Drink (New York)
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's Ben Van Leeuwen

Let’s Have A Drink (New York)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 24:18


Ben Van Leeuwen, the co-founder of Van Leeuwen ice cream talks about building expanding the business overseas, handling inflation -- and why American consumer habits are perfect for a pricey ice cream chain. 

The TASTE Podcast
188: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

The TASTE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 51:43


On this episode, we catch up with Ben Van Leeuwen, the cofounder of a namesake chain of ice cream shops with an accompanying grocery store freezer section line. We invited Ben on the show to talk about what inspires his exacting, hypercreative flavor creation. We also talk about the ups and downs that come with running a growing consumer food brand. Was he freaked out about the Halo Top takeover a few years back? Most certainly. We also talk about flavor booms and busts, and how to sell ice cream in winter. Stick around to hear one of the more inspiring stories in food.Also on the show, Matt and producer Shalea Harris talk about Shalea's recent kitchen journey making mchuzi wa nyama ya mbuzi, and shopping for fresh goat meat. MORE FROM BEN VAN LEEUWEN:Food Truck Week: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream [PBS]Finally Ready to Go Big [Brooklyn Magazine]The Summer of Halo Top [TASTE]FOLLOW, FOLLOW, FOLLOW:instagram.com/benwvlinstagram.com/mattrodbardinstagram.com/taste

Snacky Tunes
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream (Laura & Ben) & CREEM (John Martin)

Snacky Tunes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 88:04


For the final episode of 2022, Darin sits down with some old buddies from Brooklyn for an end of year check in.  Laura O'Neill, Co- Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and Ben Van Leeuwen, CEO and Co-Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, chat about their early days of the business, their constant creative push for new flavors, and their legendary collabs. Then CEO of CREEM Magazine, John Martin, joins us for a walk down memory lane about Munchies, the rebirth of CREEM, and what a modern day brand can mean.  Thank you to every guest who stopped by this year and we'll see you in 2023!Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world's top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It's an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a member!Snacky Tunes is Powered by Simplecast.

Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson
Ice Cream: Innovation on Ice

Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 31:47


Throughout the world and throughout history, you can find evidence of cultures enjoying cold desserts—precursors to the ice cream we love today. The desire to keep food cold led to the creation of European wine slushies in 1558 and to the transportation of ice from New England to the Caribbean in 1806.  Soon enough, advances in production, serving and shipping methods made ice cream popular and more readily available throughout the United States. Through Prohibition, war and beyond, enterprising people continued to innovate with new flavors, mix-ins and ice cream making machines. Now, a new generation of entrepreneurs are helping ensure there's an ice cream for everyone to enjoy. Get the scoop on this episode of Trailblazers.Featuring Jeri Quinzio, Judy Herrell, Ben Cohen, Ben Van Leeuwen and Ryan Pandya. For more on the podcast go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers

Subscribing to Wellness
Episode #33: Ben Van Leeuwen, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Subscribing to Wellness

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 22:24


Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Van Leeuwen is an iconic ice cream company with scoop shops located all throughout the USA in states such as New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and more. They also are present in hundreds of retailers nationwide and continue to prioritize sourcing the highest quality real ingredients from around the world. Episode Fun Facts: 1) Van Leeuwen recently did a partnership with Kraft Mac n Cheese! 2) Outside of their pure dairy portfolio, Van Leeuwen boasts a great line up of vegan alternatives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/subtowellness/support

Just a Taste
Creating a fan favorite ice cream brand with Ben Van Leeuwen of Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream

Just a Taste

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 32:28


In the past few years, artisan ice cream brands have leveraged their unique and innovative flavor profiles and high-quality products to become a massively growing market across the country. This week on Beyond the Shelf presented by ChefsBest, we spoke with the Founder & CEO of Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, Ben Van Leeuwen. In this episode, Ben gave us some background as to how driving an ice cream truck as a teenager led him to open a fan favorite ice cream brand.  He also shared with us some of the lessons he learned along the way, including how creating a line of vegan ice cream flavors differs from traditional dairy flavors.To learn more about his innovative ice cream brand, please visit vanleeuwenicecream.comTo stay up to date on all new episodes, subscribe to Beyond the Shelf on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio – and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Beyond the Shelf dives into the food & beverage industry with guests from all corners of the business including founders/CEO's, marketers, chefs, dietitians, researchers, and other influencers. Topics range from retail and production trends to expert tips on marketing to inspiring stories from growing companies, popular chefs, and much more! From ChefsBest – taste and quality experts in the food and beverage industry.

Startup to Storefront
Van Leeuwen - Ben Van Leeuwen

Startup to Storefront

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 34:40


If you were born before a certain point in time, hearing about a Good Humour ice cream truck might conjure up nostalgic memories of a carefree summer. Younger generations might be more familiar with Good Humour products found in the freezer section of grocery stores all over the country. This is the story of how a single ice cream truck grew into a chain with national distribution, but it is not the Good Humour story. Our guest today is Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder of Van Leeuwen ice cream. Ben's first experience with ice cream came from working in one of those Good Humour ice cream trucks, and his tale parallels theirs in many ways. He eventually branched off and created his own ice cream, selling it out of a truck on the streets of New York City before expanding into storefronts and grocery chains nationwide.But in order to get the full story you'll have to listen in as we cover everything from why his vision for the company was massive from the get-go, the importance of mentorship, and why making good ice cream isn't rocket science.

The Line
Ben Van Leeuwen

The Line

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 69:28


On today's episode of theLINE, I welcome Ben Van Leeuwen, the co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, where he leads product development and commercialization. Van Leeuwen has come a long way since the first yellow truck hit the streets of NY in 2008. The company has grown from ice cream trucks to national distribution and brick and mortar locations in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with Colorado and Connecticut soon to open. They recently secured an additional round of fundraising which will allow the company to expand even more over the coming years. On this episode, we chat about supply chain issues, rising costs of goods, wholesale vs. scoop shops (and you'll hear which is better for the business). And for entrepreneurs looking to launch or grow your own business, you'll hear from Ben on building and scaling a brand, and what securing financing can help a founder achieve.Photo Courtesy of Caitlin Ochs.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Line by becoming a member!theLINE is Powered by Simplecast.

Voiz Sustainability
EP17 Interview with Ben Van Leeuwen - Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Voiz Sustainability

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 55:51


During this episode of Voiz's speaker series, we have a conversation with the founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to learn more about how his business works, from sustainability, to entrepreneurship, to minimum wage. According to Ben Van Leeuwen, what is the best way to encourage more organic companies to form? How has their growth changed views on sustainability, and how has it been affected by the pandemic? How does Van Leeuwen support social causes that are important to the company? This speaker series was recorded in 2020. Connect with Ben and Van Leeuwen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-van-leeuwen-8a389512/ https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/ Keep Up With Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiz.sustainability/ Website: https://www.voizreviews.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voizsustainability LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voizreviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB-a_3OIzZu7c4fia9BhLQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voizsustainability/

Taste Radio
Ep. 221: This Is How Innovative Concepts Become Top Brands

Taste Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 41:23


This special episode of Taste Radio features highlights from interviews with six entrepreneurs who joined us on Taste Radio during the first half of 2020. Our guests include Siete Family Foods co-founder and CEO Miguel Garza; Nick & Elyse Oleksak, the co-founders of Bantam Bagels; Miyoko’s founder and CEO Miyoko Schinner; Ben Van Leeuwen, the co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream; Orgain founder and CEO Andrew Abraham; and Gail Becker, the founder and CEO of Caulipower. Show notes: 1:36: Interview: Miguel Garza, Co-Founder/CEO, Siete Family Foods -- We kicked off the show with Miguel Garza who we featured in Ep. 214. Miguel is the co-founder and CEO of fast-growing Mexican-American brand Siete Family Foods, which markets tortillas, taco seasonings, queso dips and enchilada sauces, all of which are plant-based and grain-free. In the following clip, Garza spoke about the importance of family in how the company operates, the hallmarks of its product development and innovation strategies, and why Siete avoids chasing trends. 7:51: Nick & Elyse Oleksek, Co-Founders, Bantam Bagels -- Next up are Nick & Elyse Oleksek, the co-founders of bagel and breakfast bite company Bantam Bagels. Launched as a retail concept in 2013, Bantam Bagels has since evolved into a sprawling platform brand that includes mini stuffed pancakes and egg bites that are sold at Safeway, Target and Costco and also in pastry cases at Starbucks. In this clip, from Ep. 208, the Olekseks explained why investing in PR has been crucial to the brand’s success and how they define the phrase “fake it till you make it.”  14:45: Miyoko Schinner, Founder/CEO, Miyoko’s -- Let’s continue with Miyoko Schinner, the founder and CEO of pioneering plant-based cheese and butter company Miyoko’s Creamery. In a clip from Ep. 198, she spoke about how poor leadership led to past failures and early struggles, and why she describes her business as “a mission with a company.” 18:56: Interview: Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder/CEO, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream -- Next, we featured Ben Van Leeuwen, the co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Launched in 2008, the premium ice cream brand and retailer has evolved into a broad platform with 22 ice cream shops in New York and California and a wholesale pint business with more than 1,500 accounts across the U.S.  In a clip pulled from an interview included Ep. 203, Van Leeuwen discussed launching a business in the midst of a recession and why “running lean was just the default” when building the company. 24:11: Interview: Andrew Abraham, Founder/CEO, Orgain -- We continued with Andrew Abraham, the founder and CEO of protein-centric brand Orgain. Introduced as a first-to-market brand of organic protein beverages, Orgain has since grown into a thriving platform for protein drinks, powders and bars. In this clip, pulled from Ep. 197, Abraham discussed learning the ropes of the food and beverage industry, why entrepreneurs that are not well-capitalized from the outset might be in for a bumpy ride, how he convinced his family that, despite significant losses, the brand was on a positive trajectory and why he believes that “the best defense is a super aggressive offense.”  29:57: Interview: Gail Becker, Founder/CEO, Caulipower -- Last, but certainly not least, we have Gail Becker, the founder and CEO of Caulipower the vegetable-forward brand, best known for its gluten-free, cauliflower crust pizzas. Last year, after just three years on the market, the company generated an estimated $100 million. As part of an interview featured in Ep. 196, Becker discussed the value of taking risks, breaking traditional “rules” for packaging and retailing of a food brand and what she learned about the food business from working at her father’s store as a five-year-old. Brands in this episode: Siete Family Foods, Bantam Bagels, Starbucks, Miyoko’s, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Orgain, Caulipower

Taste Radio
Ep. 203: The Reason This Indulgent Brand Gets ‘Richer’ Every Year

Taste Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 43:12


Twelve years ago, Ben Van Leeuwen launched his small-batch ice cream brand in the midst of a recession. An economic downturn is perhaps not the ideal time to start a company, yet the circumstances helped establish one of the core elements of his business strategy: a thorough examination of every cost. “Dig into every single expense, and ask yourself: ‘Is this really serving our customer?’ Van Leeuwen said in an interview included in this episode. “That’s the most important thing. If it’s not serving the customer, then don’t do it.” That principle has been essential to running a lean and profitable company and key to its growth. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has evolved into a sprawling brand with 22 ice cream shops in New York and California and a wholesale pint business with more than 1,500 accounts across the U.S.  As part of our conversation, Van Leeuwen spoke about why he started an ice cream brand alongside his brother and future wife, how New York City’s culture impacted its development and why the company didn’t raise money for its first 11 years. He also shared his perspective on how Van Leeuwen has bucked the trend toward healthy eating, promoting brand pillars through packaging, the synergistic relationship between its stores and wholesale business and whether he’s open to selling the company down the road. Show notes:  2:04: Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder/CEO, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream -- Taste Radio editor Ray Latif met with Van Leeuwen in New York City where he spoke about how a summer job in his teens and traveling around the world led to and influenced the creation of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, as well as the upside to working with his family and why he rejected advice to use inferior ingredients in his products. He also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of operating in New York City, why the company stopped co-manufacturing early on and built its own production facility, why ‘running lean was just the default” and the reason that he and his co-founders decided to accept outside capital. Later, he explained why minimalism was the goal in its package design, the keys to the brand’s popular vegan varieties and how he stays in shape despite being the CEO of an indulgent ice cream brand. Brands in this episode: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Michel Cluizel

Freckled Foodie & Friends
Ben Van Leeuwen on Founding and Growing Van Leeuwen Ice Cream (@vanleeuwenicecream)

Freckled Foodie & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 40:45


This episode was recorded in Samsung’s 837 building in the Meatpacking District @samsungmobileusa #samsungexperience Follow Van Leeuwen on Instagram: @vanleeuwenicecream Follow me:Instagram: @freckledfoodieWebsite: freckledfoodie.comYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled Foodie This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum 

Delighted By Life & Business Podcast
How an Artisan Ice Cream Company is Making a Huge Splash! - feat. VAN LEEUWEN Co-founder, Ben Van Leeuwen

Delighted By Life & Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 42:52


On today’s podcast episode, Makenzie sits down with Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder of the Van Leeuwen ice cream company.   Ben shares the Van Leeuwen ice cream mission: Make the most delicious food possible. He discusses how they produce both Vegan and non-Vegan ice creams using the best ingredients possible and without any stabilizers.   They discuss how the company started (in 2007), where they are at now and how far they have come. From making ice cream in the kitchen to having brick-and-mortar stores, food trucks, and selling wholesale across the country, the company is doing it all.   Ben shares how they produce everything in house and spend as little money as possible on things that don’t affect the customer. He shares his advice for entrepreneurs and gives the intricate details on their Vegan ice cream.     Show Resources: Discover Van Leeuwen products HERE. FOLLOW Van Leeuwen on Instagram. Like Van Leeuwen on Facebook HERE. FOLLOW Van Leeuwen on Twitter. Discover DELIGHTED BY Desserts ​HERE. FOLLOW​ DELIGHTED BY Desserts.

Creator Lab
From an ice cream truck to 44 states // Ben Van Leeuwen, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Creator Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 88:35


    I visited Ben Van Leeuwen at his Brooklyn-based ice cream factory!  They have a truly remarkable story, starting from a single ice cream truck 10yrs ago, to building an epic brand with a cult following.     They’ve since grown to a $20mil business, going from 15 stores to 25 in the next few months after taking investment for the first time. They’ve also grown their wholesale business where they now sell their ice cream in over 1000 stores across 44 states.     We discuss their humble beginnings, meeting his co-founder, falling in love,  a focus on product excellence by sourcing the very best ingredients & you’ll hear what it took to build their business with zero investment after their modest friends and family round.  SHOW NOTES Here are five things to listen out for:   (1) Travel – Ben leaving college to travel and explore the world.   (2) Kaizen vs 10x Moonshot Thinking – continuous improvement in all aspects of their company vs a mindset of massive transformational change   (3) Starting a business with his wife & brother – navigating a breakup, working with family & how they’ve made Van Leeuwen a huge success   (4) Product & Customer Excellence – focusing on using only the very best ingredients & bringing joy to their customers   (5) Growth – stories from starting their first ice cream truck to growing to 25 stores & 44 states & why they decided to take major investment for the first time Times Stamps  3:02 – Who is Ben Van Leeuwen 3:58 – How did Ben get into ice cream 10:45 – Where Ben’s food awareness came from 13:23 – Ben’s parents and his upbringing 16:56 – How Ben developed his entrepreneurial spirit 18:00 – The “ice cream idea” 20:44 – Being healthy in an ice cream world 23:46 – Ben’s travel memories 26:38 – Ben’s craftsmanship in his work 29:35 – Company values 30:54 – Ben meeting his cofounder 33:10 – How the company began 36:21 – Writing initial business plan 42:09 – Logo, branding and naming 45:55 – Tactically building your team 48:34 – Beginnings of the business 50:25 – Putting the best ingredients into their first chocolate ice cream 55:47 – First real day of business 65:19 – What the business looks like today – 15-25 stores, selling in 1000 stores across 44 states 67:02 – Ben’s thoughts on expansion 70:38 – First year revenue numbers 71:33 – Focus moving forward 73:30 – Working with brother and wife 74:35 – Working with ex-wife 75:42 – Difficulties with raising money 79:18 – Dealing with rejection 80:58 – 20 years from now… 83:45 – Admirable trait: not taking shortcuts 84:54 – Other products for Ben to explore 86:29 – Final remarks and advice

Meant To Be Eaten
#6 – Ingredients without Borders

Meant To Be Eaten

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 35:11


Ben Van Leeuwen on the Van Leeuwen’s ice cream empire and his side project— the Balinese-inspired restaurant, Selamat Pagi, in Greenpoint. Ben talks about driving a Good Humor truck and why it prompted him to start his own shop, how he designs flavors and how ingredients know no cultural bounds. Meant to Be Eaten is powered by Simplecast

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Please Explain (The Leonard Lopate Show)
We've Got the Scoop on Ice Cream!

Please Explain (The Leonard Lopate Show)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2016 26:31


The summer is not over yet, and to prove it, we’re talking all about ice cream! We’ll look into the history of the beloved frozen treat, as well as the many variations on flavor, sweetness and texture that have developed over the years. We’ll also find out how to make ice cream (with and without dairy) and the science behind the perfect scoop from Laura O’Neill, Co-Founder Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, based in Greenpoint, and Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder. They’re the co-authors of the Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream cookbook.  Do you have questions about ice cream? Write in the comments section below, write to us on Twitter or Facebook, or call us at 212-433-9692.  Recipes Roasted Banana Ice Cream (Reprinted with permission from Van Leeuwen's Artisan Ice Cream, published by Ecco Books, 2015.)  Believe it or not, even people who say they don’t like bananas love this ice cream—it tastes just like banana bread pudding. We roast the bananas with dark brown sugar and butter until they are golden and caramelized, and then we fold them into our ice cream base. The ice cream that comes out is elegant and luscious, rich with caramelized bananas, and is one of our favorite winter flavors to make. The roasting of the bananas gives the ice cream such a creamy, almost burnt-caramel flavor; we can’t think of a better way to round out a Christmas dinner. MAKES ABOUT 1 QUART SPECIAL EQUIPMENTImmersion blender FOR THE ROASTED BANANAS4 medium bananas, preferably somewhat speckled but not brown, peeled and cut into1/4 inch thick slices2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter2 tablespoons (14 grams) dark brown sugarPinch of kosher salt FOR THE ICE CREAM BASE2 cups heavy cream1/2 cup whole milk3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) kosher salt6 large egg yolks 1. To make the roasted bananas, preheat the oven to 400˚F; position the rack in the middle. Line a shallow baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, toss the bananas, butter, sugar, and salt. Spread the ingredients on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until caramelized. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely. 3. To make the roasted banana ice cream, pour the cream and milk into a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water). Whisk in 1⁄2 cup (100 grams) of the sugar and the salt and stir until they have dissolved. Warm the mixture until you see steam rising from the top. 4. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and set another bowl over it. Set aside. 5. In a medium bowl, with a kitchen towel underneath it to prevent slipping, whisk together the egg yolks with the remaining 1⁄4 cup (50 grams) sugar until uniform. While whisking, add a splash of the hot dairy mixture to the yolks. Continue to add the dairy mixture, whisking it in bit by bit, until you’ve added about half. Add the yolk mixture to the remaining dairy mixture in the double boiler. Set the heat under the double boiler to medium and cook the custard, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon and reducing the heat to medium-low as necessary, until steam begins to rise from the surface and the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Hold the spoon horizontally and run your finger through the custard. If the trail left by your finger stays separated, the custard is ready to be cooled. 6. Strain the custard into the bowl sitting over the prepared ice bath and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the custard has cooled. Transfer the custard to a quart-size container and add the roasted bananas. Using an immersion blender, buzz the custard until emulsified. Cover the custard and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or, preferably, overnight.  

Cookery by the Book
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream | Laura O'Neill, Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen with Olga Massov

Cookery by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2015


Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream By Laura O'Neill, Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen with Olga Massov

InTheKitchen
We all scream for Ice Cream!

InTheKitchen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2009 29:49


Is ice cream one of your favorite summer treats? Be sure to listen as Annemarie talks with Ben Van Leeuwen, founder of Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, about how to make ice cream, flavor combinations, and much more!

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InTheKitchen
We all scream for Ice Cream!

InTheKitchen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2009 29:49


Is ice cream one of your favorite summer treats? Be sure to listen as Annemarie talks with Ben Van Leeuwen, founder of Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, about how to make ice cream, flavor combinations, and much more!

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