Founded in Cincinnati in 1870, Graeter's Ice Cream is a family-owned, fourth-generation business. Famous for its signature Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip flavor and huge, hand-broken chocolate chunks, it is the last commercial ice cream maker to use small-batch 2 and a 1/2-gallon French Pot freezers. Key Details & Legacy The French Pot Process: Unlike modern ice cream makers who whip air into their dairy, Graeter's traditional process leaves almost no air, producing an incredibly rich and dense dessert.National Recognition: The brand gained widespread celebrity and national fame after Oprah Winfrey declared it the best ice cream she had ever tasted.