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Supermodel Tyra Banks has unveiled a new dessert called ‘Hot Mama’ at her Sydney ice cream shop, Smize & Dream. Touted as ‘hot ice cream’, this unique creation is designed to provide a warm, liquid version of ice cream in a couture cup. While initially available only for a limited time in Sydney, it will debut in New York this winter. Banks aims to challenge dessert norms with this innovative treat, which drew significant attention on social media, with videos reaching over one million views and sparking curiosity among the public.
Sydney – Supermodel Tyra Banks has introduced a new dessert called “Hot Mama,” touted as “hot ice cream,” at her ice cream shop, Smize & Dream, which has been operational in Sydney since late September. This innovative dessert is set to debut in New York this winter following its testing phase in the Australian location.
The Hot Mama dessert was available at the Sydney shop only for a limited time, but both the hot and cold versions were offered during its testing week. Tyra Banks actively promoted this new concept on social media, where some videos accumulated over one million views, drawing significant public attention and curiosity.
The idea of “hot ice cream” has sparked confusion among many commentators, prompting a spokesperson for Smize & Dream to clarify that Hot Mama is distinct from melted ice cream, hot chocolate, or a latte. Instead, it is described as “ice cream reimagined,” serving up a liquid version of a favorite ice cream scoop, presented warm in a couture 3D cup that aligns with the brand’s signature style.
The development process for Hot Mama spanned over a year, focusing on texture, formulation, and temperature adjustments to perfect the product. Initial attempts to heat traditional ice cream bases resulted in undesirable qualities, including stickiness and excessive thinness. A breakthrough was achieved by balancing the right viscosity to maintain a sensory experience akin to that of traditional cold ice cream. The resulting creation is designed to evoke a “dreamy” feel and is produced by refining traditional ice cream bases, adjusting fats, sugars, and stabilizers to achieve a delightful “melt-on-the-tongue” sensation.
Customer feedback from those who have tasted Hot Mama has generally been positive, with descriptions labeling it “thicker than milk” and likening it to warm milkshakes. While some TikTok users compared it to crème anglaise, a sweet French custard sauce, others remained perplexed about the overall concept.
Tyra Banks announced her ice cream brand on Instagram in 2020, driven by her passion for ice cream which stems from fond memories with her mother. The first flavor, “The Best Vanilla I Ever Had,” was launched in 2021 and made available for shipment nationwide across the U.S.
The Sydney flagship store, which opened this year, is part of the broader rollout of her ice cream line. Banks has expressed her surprise at the global interest and excitement surrounding Hot Mama, acknowledging that she did not expect such a strong response.
As Tyra Banks expands her ice cream brand into new markets, the launch of Hot Mama is poised to be a significant highlight of her offerings and continues to challenge norms within the dessert industry.
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