Ice Cream Fun Facts
Did you know that the biggest ice cream sundae ever made weighed over 24 tons?
Ice cream cones were invented during the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri.
The first ice cream parlor opened in New York City in 1776.
Vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor worldwide.
The average American consumes around 23 pounds of ice cream per year.
It takes approximately 50 licks to finish a single scoop of ice cream.
The world record for the fastest ice cream sundae eater is 8.61 seconds.
Neapolitan ice cream was named after the Italian city of Naples.
Ben & Jerry’s was originally going to be a bagel company.
The most expensive ice cream priced at $817 per scoop contains edible gold leaf.
Ice cream was once considered a luxury dessert enjoyed only by the elite.
The tallest ice cream cone ever recorded was over 9 feet tall.
It takes approximately 12 pounds of milk to make 1 gallon of ice cream.
The first ice cream recipe dates back to the 4th century B.C. in Persia.
The ice cream cone’s popularity surged during the Prohibition era as an alternative to alcoholic beverages.
The most popular topping for ice cream in the United States is hot fudge.
Ice cream is known to boost serotonin levels, which can improve mood.
The largest ice cream cake ever made weighed over 12,096 pounds.
The longest ice cream dessert buffet ever created measured over 1,140 meters.
Ice Cream Fun Facts part 2
The world record for the most ice cream scoops balanced on a cone is 121 scoops.
The first ice cream sandwiches were made with two thin wafers.
Japan has unique flavors such as wasabi, soy sauce, and squid ice cream.
Ice cream melts faster on a hot and humid day due to the higher moisture content in the air.
The famous treat Baked Alaska is made by covering ice cream with meringue and baking it in the oven.
The first known ice cream advertisement appeared in the New York Gazette in 1777.
Ice cream cones were traditionally rolled by hand until an inventor perfected a way to automate the process.
The world’s most expensive ice cream sundae costs $1,000 and is served in a Baccarat crystal goblet.
The state of California produces the most ice cream in the United States.
Ice cream has a lower lactose content than milk, making it more tolerable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
The Italian type of ice cream, gelato, is made with more milk and less cream than traditional ice cream.
The oldest ice cream brand in the United States is Bassetts, founded in 186
In space, astronauts can enjoy freeze-dried ice cream, which is specially made to withstand zero gravity.
The world record for the largest ice cream cake was achieved in Canada, weighing over 10,130 pounds.
The song I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream was first recorded in 19
Ice cream is a popular treat for dogs and cats, with pet-friendly versions available.
Some ice cream parlors have unique flavors like avocado, lavender, or bacon.
The average American consumes ice cream more than 28 times per year.
Soft-serve ice cream was invented in the 1930s by a Greek immigrant, Tom Carvel.
Ice cream vans first appeared in America in the 1950s, allowing mobile sales of frozen treats.
The world’s largest ice cream scoop, weighing over 3,010 pounds, was created in 1984.
National Ice Cream Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday in July.
Sweden consumes the most ice cream per capita in Europe.
The 99 Flake is a popular ice cream topping in the UK, consisting of a vanilla cone with a chocolate flake inserted.
Ice cream cones made with bubble wrap provide extra insulation to prevent melting.
The flavor cookies and cream was invented by an ice cream shop owner who crushed Oreo cookies into his vanilla ice cream.