In the summer season, and not only in the summer, ice cream remains the favorite delicacy of children and adults. Today our market presents an abundance of this product. Looking at a refrigerated display case in a store, eyes start to scatter, customers are lost among different tastes and bright labels. It becomes unrealistic to choose one thing. But behind a beautiful package there will not always be a product that will meet the customer's expectations and satisfy his taste needs. Therefore, in our article, we will consider the most delicious ice cream options to make your choice easier.
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If you think that this cold dessert appeared relatively recently, then you are deeply mistaken. People indulged themselves with this delicacy several thousand years ago. True, its preparation required a lot of effort and manipulation. Even in ancient China, rich and noble people feasted on cold sweetness, vaguely reminiscent of modern ice cream. And it represented itself as pieces of ice and snow, which were mixed with pieces of various fruits. But the recipe for their preparation has long been a secret.
So during his trip, Marco Polo brought the recipe for this sweet from China to Europe. For this, it was necessary to mark the necessary ingredients in a special form. Then this form was dipped into water, where saltpeter was added. Since during freezing, large crystals began to form in the mold, it began to rotate rapidly, this gave large crystallization. So ice cream became popular in Italy, but not every cook knew the secret of its preparation. Every rich man wanted his own ice cream maker. So Catherine de Medici, having a personal ice cream maker, goes to France. And the delicacy he prepared was tasted at the royal court. After which the recipe became a state secret in France.
For a very long time, only rich and noble people could afford ice cream. But soon an ice cream parlor opened in France, then many people could taste this dessert, and everyone liked it very much. The varieties of ice cream expanded rapidly, just as quickly it began to spread around the world.
At first, such a dessert was sold by weight and served on silver platters, later it began to be sold in portions in paper cups.
The main summer dessert can be classified according to several parameters. First of all, it is divided into different types depending on its composition.
So, the most popular and high-calorie option is ice cream. It contains fat milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. In addition, it can include pieces of berries, nuts, chocolate or fruit.
The next option is ice cream. At first glance, these two options do not differ from each other. But the creamy version has fewer calories due to the fact that it contains less milk fat. Hence, its taste is not as delicate as that of an ice cream.
Sorbet contains the least calories. This option is puree from fruits or berries, dairy products are not used here.
There is another option where dairy additions are used. And that's ice pop. Unlike sorbet, it will not be low in calories. Indeed, it contains not only water and fruit puree, but also a large amount of sugar. You can also find pieces of marmalade in it.
Ice cream can also be classified according to the type of packaging. First, it is packaged in portions or in large packages, which are classified as bulk ice cream. Portion options can be in waffle cups or cones. The first option is usually thin and crunchy. There are also wafer briquettes, where a delicacy is placed between two waffles, you can call it an ice cream sandwich. A dainty on a stick is also popular. Here it can be covered with chocolate or fruit glaze, as well as nuts.
Well, you can also divide ice cream according to its tastes. Popular options are creamy, chocolate, creme brulee, nutty, or fruity. But there are also options with very unusual tastes and fillers. These products are sold in Europe and the USA. They can taste like fish, pizza, smoked chicken, bacon, and more. Their cost differs from the usual sweet options, but for that they can leave an unforgettable impression.
The production of this cold delicacy in production requires not only milk, cream, butter and sugar, but also emulsifiers, stabilizers, dyes and additives to ensure the required shelf life.
Production begins with heating the mixture. This step is required to kill bacteria. Once this stage is completed, the resulting mixture is passed through a narrow opening, while maintaining high pressure. This is necessary for the mixture to become homogeneous. And this stage is called homogenization. Now the mixture remains "ripening" in special tanks, while the temperature should be + 4- + 5 degrees. When the whole mass is ripe, they begin to turn it into ice cream. For this, the mass is placed in a freezer, where it constantly rotates. When the whole mass reaches a temperature of -4 degrees, then they begin to pack and quench it. The hardening temperature is -25-37 degrees. And only now the product will be placed in individual packaging.
At home, such a dessert can be prepared using both ice cream makers, and without it. In the first case, of course, everything will be easier. Especially if your model is fully automatic, then you just need to load all the ingredients, the rest it will do everything for you. After that, you just have to pour the mass into molds and put it in the freezer. But still, to make the ice cream tasty, cook it only from the freshest ingredients and follow all the rules specified in the recipe. If you do this with an ice cream maker, do not add more ingredients. As a result of cooking, the mass will increase in volume and may overfill the bowl.
But there are a lot of recipes for such a delicacy. Each variation includes different ingredients. But usually the basic recipe includes milk, high-fat cream, which are intended for beating, as well as eggs, sugar, condensed milk. The simplest recipe is cream and condensed milk. Here you will need to whip high-fat cream well, then add condensed milk to them. Now the mixture will need to be mixed and put into the freezer.Remember to cool the cream well before whipping. And the resulting mass is better placed in a wide form and evenly distributed, and then cover with a film. This will prevent foreign odors from entering the product.
Once you have mastered one of the basic recipes, you can move on to complex and sophisticated options.
This ice cream from the Nestle company is made in accordance with all the requirements of GOST, and therefore the manufacturer claims that it is the most delicious in our country. "48 cents" does not contain vegetable fats and preservatives. After it, a pleasant milky aftertaste remains in the mouth.
This ice cream can be purchased in a plastic tub, portion pack or cup. The weight of the ice cream in the tray is 450 grams. 100 grams of the product contains 221 kcal. The fat content of "48 kopecks" is 10.2%.
The average cost of a bath is 380 rubles.
This ice cream with natural blueberry jam will delight both children and adults. The "Gold Standard" brand has been known for many years on the market due to its high quality and excellent taste. This product has a delicate sweet taste, which in combination with berry sourness leaves a pleasant impression. It is also worth noting that the "Gold Standard" is made only from natural milk. Thanks to this, you will not only pamper yourself with sweets, but also benefit. The beneficial substances that make up the product will have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, the condition of the skin and hair, and thanks to blueberries, you will still get a little benefit for your eyes.
This ice cream is available in a waffle cup and a plastic tray. The tray contains 500 grams of product. 100 grams of this ice cream contains 262 kcal. The fat content of the product is 10.7%.
The average cost is 360 rubles.
A tasty product, in its composition, characteristics and calorie content, 300 kcal per 100 g, related to ice cream, has a pronounced chocolate taste, as well as interspersed with chocolate chips. Ice cream is packaged in a plastic container and weighs 900 g.
Cost: from 900 rubles.
If you want to try something new and unusual, or you are just a connoisseur of exoticism, then you will definitely like this product from the Tim & Tim company. When you first open the package, you will be pleasantly surprised by the tart aroma of rosemary and the delicate blue hue of the ice cream. Do not think that this shade is obtained due to the addition of artificial colors. No, the whole secret is in spirulina. This alga is very popular among those who watch their diet. And having tasted the ice cream, you will feel the incredibly bright citrus taste that the wild orange calamansi gives. And to make the taste even more original and memorable, the manufacturer added cookies with the taste of Jamaican pepper.
This ice cream is available in a plastic bucket. Product weight is 400 grams. 100 grams of ice cream contains 230 kcal.
The average cost is 570 rubles.
This product from the well-known brand "Baskin Robbins" will pleasantly surprise all ice cream fans.You will fall in love with this delicacy, it is worth trying just one spoon. Its taste will be appreciated not only by nut lovers, but also by all gourmets. Indeed, combining a delicate creamy taste with selected nuts, what could be better on a hot day?
This ice cream is sold in a 1 liter plastic bucket, the weight of the product is 600 grams. 100 grams of ice cream contains 270 kcal. The fat content of ice cream is 10.5%.
The average cost is 690 rubles.
This version of a creamy treat was created in France over 40 years ago. This ice cream was served exclusively in cafes and restaurants for special customers. Later this variety became widespread in other European countries. And thanks to the Inmarko company, the delicious taste of this delicacy can be enjoyed in Russia as well.
"Carte D'or pistachios" will be remembered by you for the most delicate structure, after which there will be a light creamy aftertaste, and a pleasant nutty aroma. There are also pieces of pistachios in the dessert. Carte D'or Pistachios are sold in plastic form and weighs 475 grams. 100 grams of the product contains 230 kcal. The fat content of this dessert is 9.3%.
The average cost is 480 rubles.
Are you also a fan of the famous Italian dessert tiramisu? Then this creamy ice cream will suit your taste. And if you are not yet familiar with such a delicacy, then be sure to start your acquaintance with its chilled version. Here you will find classic cookies, coffee, and even Italian Marsala with mascarpone.
Movenpick Tiramisu comes in a plastic bucket. Its weight is 810 grams. 100 grams of product contains 147 kcal. The fat content of the product is 15.5%
The average cost is 865 rubles.
If you love sweets, but still stick to a diet, then a way out has been found for you. This delicacy contains half the calories, unlike other types of ice cream. But at the same time, it remains tasty, sweet and even healthy. A distinctive feature of this brand is the higher protein content, as well as various vitamins. But sugar, preservatives, flavors and other not very useful additives in this ice cream cannot be found. And thanks to the light coconut flavor, you can easily be mentally transported to the beach in hot countries.
"O12 coconut" has a paper package, the weight of one portion is 70 grams. 100 of these ice cream contains 136 kcal.
The average cost is 150 rubles.
Who doesn't love M & M's chocolate pills? Now you can try ice cream with the same taste. This product is a product covered with chocolate glaze with nut crumb, which is produced on a stick and has the usual packaging for us, like our favorite chocolate dragee. The ice cream itself looks very appetizing, in the chocolate glaze you can see not only peanuts, but also pieces of M & M's themselves. Seeing this, I would like to find out more quickly what awaits under this sweet glaze. And there you will find a delicate milk treat that will not be too sugary. But that's not all, there will also be pieces of nuts. Having tasted such a dessert once, it will become one of your favorites.
The weight of one serving is 63 grams. 100 grams of the product contains 320 kcal.
The average cost is 100 rubles.
This version of milk ice cream can be used as a diet food. The chocolate taste of this product will not leave indifferent any sweet lover. And if you also look at the composition of this product, you can see that it is made from natural milk and butter, and also contains vitamins and fatty acids. It is also worth noting that one gram of BioFly contains about a million beneficial bacteria. With their help, you can not only put in order the intestinal microflora, but also treat yourself to a delicious delicacy.
Such milk ice cream from the "Desant Zdorovya" company is produced in a paper cup or cone. The weight of one serving is 45 grams. 100 ranges of the product contain 123 kcal.
The average cost is 50 rubles.
Many are waiting for summer to eat watermelon and melon. But not in all regions these delicacies appear early on sale. And in order not to wait for the end of summer, you can start with such a wonderful ice cream. It contains watermelon juice and small pieces of melon and is topped with fruit syrup. Thanks to this, it will simply melt in your mouth, and you will enjoy your favorite taste.
"Exo Watermelon-melon" can be purchased in portions or in a bucket. Large volume is perfect for a beach party or family get-togethers in front of the TV.
The average cost of a bucket weighing 520 grams is 500 rubles.
If you are on a diet, but dream about sweets, then this version of sorbet is perfect for you. There is nothing superfluous, let alone fatty, only puree from the most delicious fruits and juices. Thanks to the taste of tropical plants, you can easily be mentally transported to a desert island, where you can relax and take a break from workdays.
Movenpick Mango Passion Fruit comes in a plastic container and weighs 900 grams. 100 grams of the product contains 132 kcal, and the fat content is 0.2%.
The average cost is 900 rubles.
This product from the company "33 Penguins" is not only tasty, but also very useful. If you have a healthy diet, do not eat animal products or are lactose intolerant, then this dessert is created especially for you. Its distinctive feature is that it is based not on traditional cream, but on rice milk. And, as you know, such milk cannot cause an allergic reaction, and also gives a good boost of energy, strengthens the immune system and improves the condition of the skin. To make this product even healthier and tastier, the manufacturer added hazelnuts here.
This dessert is available in cups and buckets. 100 grams of the product contains 123 kcal.
The average cost is 340 rubles.
This product is also from the 33 Penguins company. But here it is based on coconut milk, so it is great for vegans and people with lactose intolerance. Such milk is obtained from the pulp of coconut, thanks to which it contains a large amount of beneficial trace elements and vitamins.It promotes weight loss, improves brain performance, positively affects heart function and boosts immunity. And besides all this, it has a pleasant delicate taste. And after trying this ice cream, you will be pleasantly surprised how such a dessert will be both tasty and healthy.
The average cost is 340 rubles.
This ice cream from the Italian manufacturer "Tonitto" is made from cream, fresh milk and yogurt. The product has a light and delicate structure, and the taste gives off a slight sourness. Thanks to this, such a product will give freshness and lightness on a hot day. It is good to complement desserts with such ice cream or use it separately, in any case you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
One serving equals 80 grams. 100 grams of the product contains 166 kcal.
The average cost is 460 rubles.
This product from the Russian trademark "Lady from Korenovka" is produced in plastic cups, packed in 100 grams. It contains yoghurt, whole condensed milk, cream and fruit puree. The combination of a delicate creamy taste with a slight sourness and berry jam perfectly refreshes in hot weather. And due to the low calorie content, you can delight yourself with such a product during a diet.
The average cost is 55 rubles.
The products presented in the rating are very popular among the population of our country. Here you can find products, both produced in our homeland and in European countries. You should not give up such a treat during a diet, because there are many options with low calorie content that will not harm your figure. And sometimes you can pamper yourself with a real ice cream.