Lemon Sorbet

I know this technically is not "ice cream" but it is a frozen dessert which i love. Sorbet is very light and tasty. Lemon and lime, especially, have a very fresh and refreshing taste, which is perfect for a hot summers day. There are also many types of sherberts, similar to sorbets, and they are just as delicious yet more fruity and sugary. What types of sherberts, or sorbets have you tried recently?

Chocolate Cookie Dough ice cream?

A few weeks ago I had this ice cream flavor that I had never seen before...it was chocolate ice cream with pieces of cookie dough in it! Seems like a simple flavor right? But it was the first time that I had ever seen it! And it was delicious...cookie dough and chocolate go perfectly together! Have you ever seen chocolate cookie dough ice cream?

You should give it a try!

National Ice Cream Day?

Did you know that there actually is a holiday for ice cream? Well in 1984 Ronald Regan declared July the national ice cream month!  July is very hot summer month so most people consume the most ice cream during this month.  Also, the third 'Sundae' in July is National Ice Cream Day! Have you ever heard of National Ice Cream day?

15 Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors

What are the top selling ice cream flavors in the U.S? Here are the top 15:

1.  Vanilla 29% - As expected Vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor by a large percent.  Because of its sweet, plain flavor it has always been the most refreshing and most popular ice cream.

2.  Chocolate 8.9% - Who doesn't enjoy chocolate ice cream? Not surprisingly this ice cream flavor came in second to Vanilla because all children enjoy the rich and sugary flavor that it has.

3.  Butter Pecan 5.3% - Surprisingly, Butter Pecan comes in third.  The buttery tasting, smooth textured, ice cream goes perfectly with the crunch of the pecans, which is why it is ranked to highly.

4. Strawberry 5.3% - The sweet, fruity flavor of strawberry ice cream, make it perfect to eat on a hot summer's day. The natural tasting strawberries combine with the creamy ice cream to produce an exceptional flavor.

5. Neapolitan 4.2% - Can't decide on just one flavor to have? Why don't you just have 3 of the top 4 flavors at once! Neapolitan is an ice cream combined of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. By mixing these three great flavors, it makes your ice cream treat that much better. 

6. Chocolate chip, 3.9%
7. French vanilla, 3.8%
8. Cookies and cream, 3.6%
9. Vanilla fudge ripple, 2.6%
10. Praline pecan, 1.7%
11. Cherry, 1.6%
12. Chocolate almond, 1.6%
13. Coffee, 1.6%
14. Rocky road, 1.5%
15. Chocolate marshmallow, 1.3%
All others, 23.7%

Source: International Ice Cream Association, 888 16th St., Washington, D.C., 20006.

3 Weird but Tasty Ice Cream Flavors

Have you ever wanted to try some unordinary ice cream flavors? Here are a few ideas to try:

1.  Avocado ice cream: This ice cream flavor is both rich and creamy, as well as healthy, refreshing and dairy-free. Avocados contain lots of vitamins and nutrients to keep your body healthy so this ice cream is both good tasting and good for you.  It is also surprisingly  smooth and delicious!

 

2.  Sweet Potato ice cream:  Want a refreshing, healthy summer treat? Try the and easy-to-make sweet potato ice cream! It is a popular non-dairy ice cream flavor in the south and is often compared to pumpkin flavored desserts because of its spiciness and smooth texture.

3.  Maple Syrup ice cream: This sugary sweet ice cream is very popular in the North and is perfect to use as a topping for things like waffles and pancakes!