How is Ice Cream Enjoyed Around The World

We are sure that most of us, we see ice cream as a uniquely American delight, it was first relished in the Middle East before making its way to Europe in the 8th century. However, ice cream has evolved in a variety of ways around the world. Ice cream is a very diversified dish, ranging from gelato to paletas.

Here's how ice cream appears in different places of the world for avid ice cream fans.

Mochi Ice Cream
📍 Japan

Mochi ice cream is a delightful combination of ice cream and Japanese mochi, a sweet rice cake. Traditional ice cream is wrapped in a delectable layer of mochi in this multicultural dish, creating the ideal bite-sized treat. Green tea (matcha) and red bean (azuki) are two popular mochi ice cream flavours.

Gelato
📍 Italy

Although gelato is sometimes mistaken with ice cream, the dessert is actually extremely distinct. Gelato is a thicker and milkier choice for satisfying that craving in Italy. Not to mention that, according to Mental Floss, gelato contains less fat because it is prepared with milk rather than cream. As a result, the gelato is smoother and creamier.

Kulfi
📍 India

Milk, cardamom, pistachio, and honey are the main ingredients in traditional Indian ice cream. Kulfi is served on popsicles and topped with pistachios for a chewy texture. They say that making one is not an easy task. It takes a day to make this sweet treat!

Halo-Halo
📍 Philippines

Halo-Halo is a Filipino term that literally translates to "mix-mix." It is a dessert prepared with jellies, tapioca pearls, fruit, beans, corn, shaved ice, condensed milk, leche flan with an ube ice cream on top.

I Tim Pad
📍 Thailand

The current rolling ice cream craze that is sweeping the North America started in Thailand with an ice cream called I Tim Pad. The treat is prepared by pouring the ice cream base with your preferred flavour components onto a plate that has been frozen to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. The ice cream hardens into a thin coating before being scraped into picture-perfect rolls. The rolls are then garnished with fruits and desserts.

Waffle Ice Cream
📍 Hong Kong

This traditional egg waffle has been around for years, but a recent renaissance has seen unique Hong Kong masterpieces sandwiching ice cream and filled with delectable flavors.

Bingsoo / Bingsu
📍 South Korea

This fluffy snow-like delicacy is made with shredded frozen milk or cream, shaved with a knife. Over the shaved ice mound, bingsu is typically served with toppings like as whipped cream and fruit. Tteok (rice cake), red beans, bean paste, and groundnut powder are some of the typical toppings for this dessert.

Kakigori
📍 Japan

Kakigori is a classic Japanese shaved ice dessert that has been around for hundreds of years. Shaved ice Kakigori is fluffy and airy because it is made using ultra-thin ice. Desserts like this are best served with rich ice cream and syrups prepared from scratch.

For sure there are far more ice cream delights enjoyed around the world. Do you have any favorites? How do you enjoy your ice cream? Share us your thoughts in the comments below!