Was Ted Lasso really finished? From an outsider’s vantage point, I was convinced it had run its course. Perhaps that belief helped spark Jeni’s latest move as well. Much like the show, Jeni’s has revived a flavor we assumed would vanish for good. In fact, we’ve been quietly fantasizing about its comeback, and maybe we helped make it happen too!
Jeni’s Ted Lasso-inspired scoop, Biscuits With The Boss, blends a salted butter sweet cream base with chunks of shortbread. It mirrors the dessert Lasso serves to Rebecca in the show. The flavor hit online and in scoop shops on July 21, so I wandered down to my local Jeni’s to give it a try. How did it turn out? Let’s discuss.
Here’s Our Take
Pros: The creamy sweet-cream base interspersed with shortbread pieces creates a gentle platform that can support more pronounced flavors. Jeni’s leans into this by offering an add-on called the “Ted Lasso Special” (two half scoops of buttery shortbread ice cream, topped with fudge and caramel sauces). I opted for this upgrade and I’m glad I did because it introduced a flavor layer that would have been noticeably missing without it.
Cons: Like many British-inspired offerings (apologies in advance), this flavor sticks to a fairly safe route. I understand shortbread isn’t known for boldness, so the challenge is limited—yet I can’t help but feel a bit puzzled by the show’s overall gimmick. For context, years ago I encountered a Ted Lasso shortbread promotion that shaped my views on the topic. A side note for LA readers: the city’s studios frequently court industry folks, so you can stumble upon freebies at various pop-ups throughout the year—something I’m not part of, but it’s part of the scene here.
Verdict: If you’re a Ted Lasso devotee and you want a tangible nod to the fandom, this ice cream will satisfy that itch. Would I dash out to buy it? Not even if I were the show’s foremost superfan. Honestly, I’d struggle to rank it above a dozen other flavors Jeni’s currently has on offer. I find it hard to pinpoint its place among the lineup. It might merit a spot if there’s a buy-five-pints, get-a-sixth-free promo (I’m not sure such a deal exists or will exist—consider this an optimistic guess). Otherwise, it’s a skip.
