You Should Always Stock Up On This Ice Cream At Costco

If you're looking for a new ice cream brand to try, then you need to know about this high-quality Costco choice. It's the Kirkland Signature Super Premium Vanilla Ice Cream. In fact, Daily Meal included this ice cream on our list of 18 must-try food items to try your first time at Costco. But it's not just us — Costco shoppers love this ice cream.

The proof is all on Reddit, which is full of Costco shoppers who swear by this ice cream. One user wrote, "I'm fairly picky when it comes to vanilla ice cream, this is the only one I can find locally that I'd eat without any other flavors." Another user wrote, "The density of this ice cream stands out above any other brand." One person gave it kudos for not being overwhelmingly sweet, adding, "So many of the other brands are just packed with sugar and there's no nuance to them at all."

And if you're curious what company is behind Costco's beloved Kirkland ice cream, it's Humboldt Creamery, a company that has been making dairy products since 1929. In other words, this company has been making ice cream for a long time, so it's no wonder that it's so good. The ingredient list is also fairly short and to the point — this ice cream consists of just fresh cream, skim milk, sugar, pasteurized egg yolks, and vanilla extract, as well as carob bean gum and guar gum (food additives used as thickening agents).

While the Kirkland Signature Super Premium Vanilla Ice Cream is loved by many Costco shoppers, there are also a few who are a little more critical about it. One Reddit user wrote, "I just assume people have never had truly good ice cream [because] this stuff is just ok. Tillamook is leagues better." One user added that they think, "it's too creamy and rich," while others simply didn't enjoy it.

Some netizens compared it to other ice cream brands, claiming that Costco's ice cream was the inferior option. A couple Reddit users said that they prefer Aldi's Super Premium option instead. Other brands brought up include Häagen-Dazs, Tillamook, Breyers, and even Trader Joe's.

All that being said, it seems like the majority of Costco shoppers posting on Reddit love the Kirkland Signature Super Premium Vanilla Ice Cream and believe it's worth a buy. Of course, you'll just have to see for yourself by buying a tub next time you're at Costco — try it on its own, make it into a sundae, or even use it to make an ice cream sandwich. And for what it's worth, we placed it in second in our ranking of popular grocery store brand ice creams, so we certainly think it's at least worth a try.