National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day is a sweet American holiday celebrated annually on January 15th. The milky taste of classic ice cream, combined with the bright summer taste of strawberry filler. Well, what could be better!

History

Information about the origin of the National Strawberry Ice Cream Day is not found. However, lovers of a sweet cold dessert will obviously not stop enjoying strawberry ice cream further.

The appearance of the first analogue of ice cream is associated with Ancient Rome. We have received information that the Emperor Nero sent his servants to the mountains to extract ice and snow for him. Further, these components were mixed with fruits or berries. The emperor was very fond of this dish.

It is assumed that modern examples of ice cream appeared in the 18th and 19th centuries. Then there were already certain technologies that made it possible to freeze cream. Someone came up with the idea of ​​adding strawberries and other berry fillers to the recipe.

Initially, ice cream was only available to the upper classes. It could often be found on tables in palaces. The merit of popularizing this dish among ordinary people belongs to Carlo Gatti. He opened an ice cream shop in London in 1851. Gatti invented the so-called “ice well”, which made it possible to keep ice for a long time. Gradually, his business expanded, and ice cream became a popular dessert all over the world.

Interesting facts

• Strawberry dessert variation is one of the most popular in the world, along with chocolate and vanilla.
• Wafer cones were presented at the World Exhibition in St. Louis only in 1904. Prior to this, dessert was served on saucers.
• The largest ice cream cone was created in Italy. Its height was 2,81 meters.

How to celebrate

For National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, make your own or buy this strawberry dessert. Learn more interesting information about him. Check out food blogs to learn the secrets used by top professional pastry chefs to make this delicacy.

Tell about the holiday on social networks. Discuss with other users when you first tried strawberry ice cream, whether you liked it or not.

When is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day celebrated in 2024?

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day is observed on January 15 each year.

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