The ice cream shop opened June 7 in a shipping container located at 11920 Domain Drive, Austin.
SPUN offers three flavors, including a dairy-free option. Ice cream is made-to-order and starts out in liquid form. It is spun in a KitchenAid mixer with liquid nitrogen, co-founder Ashley Cheng said. This method also helps give the dairy-free option a velvety smoothness that mimics real ice cream, she said.
SPUN's ice cream starts out in liquid form. An employee with then spin the ice cream in a KitchenAid mixer with liquid nitrogen to give it a creamy, smooth texture.[/caption]“Because of this process, it helps create that rich creaminess,” Ashley said. “It’s hard to get that with traditional methods.”
She co-owns the business with her sister, Christina, who is a trained pastry chef. SPUN also makes its own toppings, such as handcut sprinkles, shortbread crumble, waffle cones and a salted chocolate shell.
The two sisters threw out the idea to Whole Foods to be located on the grocer’s property.
“Whole Foods does a great job of supporting local businesses,” Ashley said. “There’s a good family friendly fun vibe at this location.”
The Chengs grew up in West Austin and started SPUN Ice Cream in December 2015 in East Austin. They later opened a Domain location in a food truck in November. The truck will now be used for events, Ashley said.
Part of the joy of owning an ice cream shop, Ashley said, is getting to be a part of making memories for customers.
“That’s what makes it so fun,” she said. “It is a special treat … It’s cool to create that for people.”
For more information, call 512-524-1768 or visit www.spunicecream.com.
