We found out whom to thank for the existence of ice cream in the world!

Ice cream is a treat that both young and old crave, regardless of age or location. This delicious dessert has traveled the world and is a favorite for most. But where did it come from? Who was the genius that thought of freezing such diverse flavors and serving them in cones? Today we have the answer, and you will finally know whom to thank for such a delicious invention. The interesting thing about the history of ice cream is that it doesn't have a single origin; rather, several cultures invented a primitive form of what we now know as the famous ice cream: The Chinese, thousands of years ago, even before the birth of Jesus, mixed mountain snow with honey and fruits to use as a sweet snack. Meanwhile, the Caliphs of Baghdad mixed snow with fruit juices, calling it sharbets, which means drink, and can be deduced to have evolved into sorbets today. It is said that Roman emperors, such as Julius Caesar or Nero, enjoyed large amounts of very cold frozen drinks to quench their thirst and appetite. The one responsible for introducing these ideas and concepts of a new and healthy dessert to the West was Marco Polo, who brought everything he learned in Asia to Europe in one of his many travels. Now, all of this sounds very tasty, but ice with fruit was just a predecessor of what we know today. It turns out that a French chef serving the English court combined frozen fruit juice with milk, and that was finally the beginning of modern ice cream. King Charles I was so pleased with the invention that he reserved ice cream as a dish that would only be served at the royal table. In 1660, an Italian chef named Procopio opened Café Procope in Paris, where, in addition to the typical coffee, ice creams made from milk, cream, ice, and fruits were served. His legacy was to leave behind itinerant ice cream makers who traveled throughout Europe and popularized the invention of the century. So this is the story of ice cream, and as you can see, many hands and minds were involved in the process. Now, you don't have to just settle for craving it, and that’s why here are five ice cream recipes you must try at home: Cinnamon Ice Cream Yogurt Ice Cream Nougat Ice Cream Cajeta Ice Cream Ice Cream Sandwiches