Tonka Bean Ice Cream
This flavorful Tonka Bean Ice Cream is perfect for innovative dessert creations, where it pairs best with contrasting elements.
This highly aromatic and flavorful ice cream can be successfully used in innovative dessert kitchens, where it pairs wonderfully with strong-flavored fruits or similar ingredients as a contrast.
Good for dessert
Good for ice cream cones
Good for quenelle
Best at approx. -16°C
Handmade
Made with milk and cream
Local ingredients
Aromatic Tonka Beans
The South American Origin of Tonka Beans
Dark, wrinkled, elongated, and aromatic are just a few expressions to describe the tonka bean. Originally from South America, it is grown in countries such as Brazil and Colombia. Known for its strong flavor and aroma, the tonka bean has been used in various applications over time.
An Exotic Ingredient
The tonka bean comes from the tree Dipteryx odorata, which grows in South America. It is known for its intense aroma, reminiscent of a blend of vanilla, cinnamon, and almond. This unique combination makes it a favorite among chefs.
History and Use
The tonka bean has been a preferred ingredient in industries such as perfume and tobacco for many years. After World War II, it became particularly popular as a vanilla substitute, a rare and expensive ingredient at the time. Today, tonka is especially utilized in the kitchen, where it’s used in chocolate, ice cream, and other desserts.
At Kastbergs, we’ve created a Tonka Bean Ice Cream. There are many opinions on what desserts the tonka bean pairs well with, such as Crème Brûlée or Panna Cotta, where its aromatic flavor is not overwhelmed by other components.
However, we’ve developed a dessert where the bean has plenty of contrast from caramelized pineapple, served with tonka bean ice cream.
