This year Yogurtland has timed the release of its newest Flavor Quest flavor with Cinco de Mayo. It’s Horchata frozen yogurt and it’s made with real cinnamon and almonds. Yogurtland describes Horchata froyo as: “Meet Mexico’s most adored traditional beverage. With real cinnamon and almonds, this creamy treat is an authentic spoonful of the deliciously sweet Mexican rice drink.”
The non-fat Horchata flavor is creamy and smooth and it does seem quite sweet. The cinnamon flavor is noticeable but not overpowering. The dairy flavor is the strongest flavor component and there’s even a cream like finish that’s indulgent and yummy. The almonds tasted like coconut for some reason. The flavor was nice but didn’t have the strong rice-cinnamon flavor that I expected. Maybe it’s because of the almonds? Horchata is usually made with rice and no almonds.
Suggested toppings: Shortbread fingers, whipped cream, almonds
There was a new topping today: Mini shortbread cookies. These cookies are extra crunchy and didn’t become soggy despite being in contact with frozen yogurt. Yum.
Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last. Dulce de Leche Cookies didn’t last long at my Yogurtland.
Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.
Next up: Peanut butter parfait NSA (USA) on May 12
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Fro-yo girl here. Happy Cinco de Mayo froyo fans! I’m thinking back to all the Mexican inspired frozen yogurt that I’ve tried in the past and I came up with the following list:
- Dulce de leche - the most common flavor, many shops carry it
- Mexican Hot Chocolate - Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavor, from the 1st Flavor Quest
- Aztec Chili Chocolate - Easy Breezy in San Francisco, CA
- Flan - Yogurtland 2nd Annual Flavor Quest flavor
- Horchata frozen yogurt
If you’re in or near the Glendale, AZ, Razzleberriez has two Cinco de Mayo flavors on tap, Churro and Margarita, and a buy one, get one free offer for today.
Red Mango has a month long special called "Cinco de Mango" where you can fill up your cup for $5 Monday - Thursday.
Haagen Dazs has a Dulce De Leche frozen yogurt available in most supermarkets.
If you can’t find any of these Mexcian inspired frozen yogurt flavors, you can always make your own. Here’s a recipe for Horchata frozen yogurt from the Food Network.
http://www.foodnetwork.co.uk/recipes/horchata-frozen-yogurt-ru330139.html
* RAZZLEBERRIEZ: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. Suite E-106, Glendale, Arizona 85305
You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.
Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.
