Posted in Connecticut Bakeries & Dessert, Food & Dining November 03, 2018 by Natalie Clunan

This Connecticut Ice Cream Parlor Has More Than 120 Flavors And You’ll Want To Try Them All

Ice cream cravings can hit hard and swift and not just for those ladies who are expecting. Men, women, and children have all experienced the urge for a sweet and frozen treat at one time or another. So you arrive at the ice cream shop and nothing on the limited menu sounds appealing. Sound frustrating? There is one old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Connecticut where you’ll never have to face this dairy dilemma again. Enjoy more than 120 ice cream flavors at the Big Dipper.

Located in Prospect, the Big Dipper Ice Cream Factory has been serving homestyle ice cream for 25 years. They create all of their flavors in small batches using fresh dairy cream.

From classic to creative, the flavor menu goes on and one. Each small batch is created right at the shop using top-notch ingredients.

Some choices are whimsical like Elephant Dream and Prospect Mud and others are seasonal like Pumpkin Pecan and Eggnog. But every single one is absolutely delicious.

Soft serve fans can find their traditional favorites and a few new twists.

Sprinkles, nuts, and syrups are available to add color, crunch, and flavor on top of this heavenly sweet treat.

Can't decide on what to get? Order three different scoops and make it a gigantic sundae. You can never have too much ice cream.

Bring your cooler and stock up your freezer. You can find pre packed quarts ready to go and be devoured whenever a craving hits.

The Big Dipper also creates custom ice cream cakes. Nearly a work of art, these creations are almost too pretty to eat.... almost.

What are you waiting for? Your sweet tooth is probably tingling already with visions of ice cream dancing in your head.

Plan a visit right away, it's going to take multiple trips to eat your way through this menu. The Big Dipper Ice Cream Factory is open 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday - Sunday.

What are your favorite ice cream flavors? Are you craving some right now? Ice cream really makes us feel like kids again, but a visit to this nostalgic cartoon museum will also take you straight back to your childhood.

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This Connecticut Ice Cream Parlor Has More Than 120 Flavors And You’ll Want To Try Them All

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