Walt Disney World ambassadors and Disney Careers highlighted the two chefs behind the insanely popular new dessert at Animal Kingdom.
‘Behind the Bite’ for Animal Kingdom’s Cookie Sandwich
Two Walt Disney World chefs are sharing the story behind one of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s popular dessert items: the Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich.
The video, shared by the Walt Disney World Ambassadors account, features Chef Kellie, pastry chef of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Chef Joe, a pastry cook 1 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Bakery. Together, the two discuss the development of the wildly popular frozen treat.
Chef Kellie recalls the first time she assembled the item, saying:
“When I first built the ice cream sandwich, and I cut into it, I like knew I struck gold. Then I took a bite, and I literally screamed.”
Chef Joe gives the dessert high marks in the video, calling it “tens across the board, for sure.” The chefs explain that part of the treat’s appeal is its ability to evoke familiar childhood dessert memories. The two add:
Kellie: “That’s what I love about being a chef at Disney. I love creating memories,”
Joe: “You know, it’s a really huge feat for us, to invoke that childhood, nostalgic memory for most people.”
In reflecting on that nostalgic, childhood feeling, Chef Kelli describes the experience as a “Ratatouille” moment, likening the experience to the film’s famous food memory sequence (a well-earned accolade for this particular treat).
The video closes with both chefs standing near the Tree of Life, waving to the camera after discussing the dessert’s popularity and the nostalgia behind its creation.
You can check out the full video from the official Instagram post below:
Of course, be sure to check out our original glowing review of the dessert right here on WDWNT.com.
The new ice cream sandwich is available at Terra Treats. The kiosk is located across from Creature Comforts on the path into Africa.
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