Haagen-Dazs Spiced Pecan Turtle Ice Cream

[By Nick, for 2015 only] I'm currently getting myself ready to head down on a little vacation to Georgia with the lady (follow me on twitter and instagram to keep up with our adventures). Right now, I believe I have the last of the new Artisan flavors from Haagen-Dazs to cover. Seeing as Georgia is known for pecans, this review seems like a fitting note to head south on!

Haagen-Dazs Spiced Pecan Turtle Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream with Swirls of Caramel and Chocolaty Covered Spiced Pecans

Haagen-Daz Artisan Collection Applewood Smoked Caramel Almond Ice Cream

[for 2015 only, "Regional"] Well look what someone just put out on the freezer shelf! The elusive "regional" piece to the new H-D artisan collection line up. Granted I wish I would have found this last week when I had my $2 off coupon, but hey, it's now 2 for $7 and I know what I'm having for second lunch today. Sure the word smoked scares me a little but let's dig in to...

Haagen-Daz Applewood Smoked Caramel Almond Ice Cream

almonds and smoked applewood caramel sauce swirled into a sweet cream ice cream
(collaboration with Praline Patisserie)

Haagen-Daz Banana Rum Jam Ice Cream

[for 2015 only] Alright, I decided to spare Nick the trouble of having to review this one. There is the off beat chance my wife will like it, so that'll have to be reason enough to pick up...

Haagen-Daz Banana Rum Jam Artisan Collection Ice Cream

banana, rum and lime swirl in vanilla bean ice cream

(collaboration with The Jam Stand)

Haagen-Dazs Ginger Molasses Cookie Ice Cream

[By Nick, for 2015 only] With Dubba being slightly afraid of the remaining Haagen-Dazs Artisan Collection (the banana rum jam terrifies me as well) looks like I'll be doing the clean up job. First up, their collaboration with the good batch!

Haagen-Dazs Ginger Molasses Cookie Ice Cream

Vanilla Cinnamon Ice Cream with Ginger Molasses Cookie Pieces
(collaboration with The Good Batch)

Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Caramelized Oat Ice Cream

[for 2015 only] It's Friday, I finally got a hair cut, and it'll probably be a crazy busy weekend... I think I have time to stop at Target and grab a snack for later. Aww look, it's even on sale for me!

Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Caramelized Oat Ice Cream

chocolatey, caramelized oat clusters in caramel ice cream

(a collaboration with clairesquares)

Haagen-Dazs Tres Leches Brigadeiro Ice Cream

[for 2015 only] So a fellow named Ben commented that Target will be the first distributor of the new Haagen-Dazs artisan collection in Massachusetts, and he was right. The problem is, my fellow Target shoppers have left me with just two choices: Banana Rum Jam and....

Haagen-Dazs Tres Leches Brigadeiro Ice Cream

sweetened condensed milk and cocoa sauce swirled into creamy tres leches ice cream
(a collaboration with my sweet brigadeiro, based on their "happy couple" brigadeiro)

Haagen-Dazs Artisan Collection Hitting Shelves Now

[for 2015 only] For an ice cream enthusiast such as myself, what's better than waking up to pictures of new ice cream  in your email? Come on, it sure beats bills and spam. Big thanks to Miguel for sending over a picture of something he found in NYC.

Tres Leches Brigadeiro Ice Cream (collaboration with my sweet brigadeiro)

sweetened condensed milk and cocoa sauce swirled into creamy tres leches ice cream
(update: read my positive review here)

I did a quick internet search and found the announcement video here. It says the official release date is February 2015 and that there will be at least three other flavors that combine small shop expertise with Haagen-Dazs experience. It's a great idea and all the participants seem psyched to be part of the program.

Update 3/3/15 : photo of GMC and SPT hitting Stop & Shop

Ginger Molasses Cookie Ice Cream (orange label, with the good batch)
ginger molasses cookie pieces are mixed into gourmet vanilla cinnamon ice cream
(update: read our spicy dual review here)

Spiced Pecan Turtle Ice Cream (red-ish label, with christopher elbow artisanal chocolate)
chocolaty spiced pecans and swirls of caramel blended into rich chocolate ice cream
(update: read Nick's review here)

Banana Rum Jam Ice Cream (green label, with the jam stand)
a banana, rum and lime swirl into smooth vanilla bean ice cream
(update: read my review here)

Chocolate Caramelized Oat Ice Cream (blue label, with clairesquares)
chocolaty, caramelized oat clusters and mix them into rich caramel ice cream
(update: read my positive review here)

Unfortunately that's all we have at the moment, but thanks to Miguel for the tres leches picture because now we know to look for. So, are you excited to see H-D branch off like this? I am!

Update: Big thanks to everyone who has been sharing their initial impressions with us!

Yet Another Update: Haagen-Dazs Applewood Smoked Caramel Almond Ice Cream is listed as a "regional" thing.... which I've found in Mass on 3/25, not sure where else it will be. It's smoked applewood caramel sauce swirled into a sweet cream ice cream (collaboration with praline patisserie). My positive review is here.