Jeni’s, the beloved national ice cream chain, just announced a collaboration with artist Cj Hendry to create a shockingly delicious new flavor: and it’s got a super unique hue. Jeni’s new OPAQUE ice cream is jet black… and totally delightful!
What does Jeni’s new OPAQUE ice cream taste like?
The new ice cream is a yummy mix of flavors, with notes of:
- black cocoa
- espresso fudge
- balsamic cherry jam
Jeni’s says,
OPAQUE strips away the traditional vibrancy of ice cream to focus purely on flavor and texture. This naturally black creation invites ice cream lovers to uncover what lies beneath the surface—an unexpected and immersive tasting experience, one all-black bite at a time.
How’d Jeni’s and CJ Hendry come up with OPAQUE?
Developed around Cj Hendry’s simple yet open-to-interpretation directive of “black,” Jeni’s crafted a flavor that is not only shocking in its hue, but stop-you-in-your-tracks delicious. What initially appears monolithic and unfamiliar, by design, invites the imbiber to peel back the layers that exist within the ice cream without relying on visual cues to hint at the flavor.
Beth Stallings, Director of Innovation at Jeni’s, says,
This wasn’t just about creating a ‘black’ flavor… It was about creating something that is layers deep, that feels like an excavation of flavor. With OPAQUE, guests will have to rely on their senses, allowing the flavor to unfold with each bite.
Who is CJ Hendry?
Cj Hendry is a renowned artist, well-known for her hyper-realistic, large-scale drawings and immersive installations that transform everyday objects into extraordinary experiences. Her work often explores themes of consumerism, material culture, and nostalgia, inviting viewers to engage with familiar subjects in novel and thought-provoking ways. And in contrast to this project, her work typically uses tons of colors and vibrancy.
You can check out her past works here.Okay, I’ve gotta try this! Gimme the details!
When: OPAQUE is hitting Jeni’s ice cream counter nationwide on August 14th!
Where: Any Jeni’s location | you can see all the Jeni’s locations here
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind ice cream at Jeni’s!