Taylor Ham Is the Official Ice Cream Flavor of New Jersey

By Peter Candia

May 16, 2026

Photo by Jake Hunt

By Peter Candia

May 16, 2026

Peter Candia

Peter Candia

New Jersey residents will argue about anything under the sun, and no argument is more intense than the Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll debate. I’ve also come to realize that I don’t really care what anyone calls it—I’m just happy to have such a great breakfast meat at my disposal wherever I go in the Garden State.

As people continue to push the boundaries of food, we see products like Taylor Ham utilized in ways that might seem unfamiliar—maybe even a bit taboo. There is perhaps no more interesting use of the beloved breakfast meat than at Windy Brow Farms in Fredon Township, NJ, where Jake Hunt is spinning the insanely popular Taylor Ham & French Toast ice cream.

Every summer, this viral flavor unapologetically invades Instagram feeds across New Jersey. I’ll admit I didn’t want to like it—but its deliciousness is impossible to deny. Taylor Ham & French Toast is the official ice cream flavor of New Jersey. I’m declaring it now.

How It’s Made

It starts with dark-toasted brioche doused in maple syrup. The maple-soaked cubes of bread are blended into the ice cream base and left to infuse for two full days. The mixture is then strained and spun into ice cream. Crispy Taylor Ham and maple syrup are swirled into the mix, evenly spreading the treasures throughout—creating a complexity that is nothing short of addicting.

The crisp Taylor Ham lends a textural contrast that is more than desirable. The smooth ice cream is complemented by the addition of crunchy cured meat speckled throughout every scoop. The savory qualities of the breakfast staple might seem questionable at first, but the spices and seasonings that go into Taylor Ham are actually a perfect match for sweet foods. Together with the maple-scented ice cream and French toast, the three components create a layered flavor that is shockingly good.

The brioche, by the way, comes from Windy Brow’s own on-premise bakery—breads and baked goods are all made in-house.

Taylor ham french toast ice cream cone and a log of Taylor Ham — Photos by Jake Hunt

More Than Just Ice Cream

Though you may originally come to Windy Brow for the ice cream, the bakery and coffee shop are equally worth the trip.

Donuts, croissants, breads, and more are available daily alongside expertly crafted coffees and teas—utilizing produce grown directly on the farm. The farm itself has existed for well over a century, purchased by the Hunt family two decades ago and transformed into the beloved destination it is today.

This summer, you owe it to yourself as a proud New Jerseyan to make the trip to Windy Brow Farms in Fredon Township. Behind the novelty, Taylor Ham & French Toast is a well-balanced, genuinely delicious flavor that earns its reputation every single season. Try it—you’ll understand why the lines keep coming back.

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Peter Candia

Peter Candia is the Food + Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter found a passion for writing midway through school and never looked back. He is a former line cook, server and bartender at top-rated restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to food, Peter enjoys politics, music, sports and anything New Jersey.