

Cool Ice Cream & Boba Tea (6650 International Drive #104) Photo courtesy of The Greenery Creamery 5. Mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles can be added directly in so that there is an even distribution of your favorite topping inside your ice cream. As the mixture starts to freeze, it gets moved and mixed constantly until it reaches a consistency where it can be spread into a thin layer and scraped at an angle that causes it to fold into itself, making individual rolls. Originating in Thailand, this style uses a (literally) freezing cold plate to make ice cream. If you’re looking for an entertaining way to get your frozen treat - this is it. Alafaya Trail #330) Photo courtesy of Mr. Where to find it: Frozen Nitrogen Ice Cream (4498 N. The benefit to this ice cream style is that since it freezes so quickly, ice crystals don’t have time to form into large groups, which is what gives it its signature smooth texture. It’s then stirred and allowed to set a few times until the liquid nitrogen has completely dissipated. The magic happens when liquid nitrogen gets poured into the ice cream mixture and starts to freeze it. Using liquid nitrogen that stands at a bone-chilling -320 degrees Fahrenheit, the process feels like watching a science experiment while your selection is made to order. Rising in popularity, this style produces one of the smoothest ice creams available. Where to find it: Twistee Treat (11933 East Colonial Dr.) Photo courtesy of Frozen Nitrogen Ice Cream 3. If you’re on campus, Topper’s Creamery is conveniently located right by Millican Hall that offers specials like “Dollar Cone Day” every Wednesday where a cone is just $1! Soft ServeĬoming straight out of an ice cream machine and onto your cone/cup, soft serve is made with the same process as traditional ice cream, just without the extra time in a refrigerator so it stays soft. Ferncreek Ave.) Photo courtesy of Twistee Treat 2. #220) or Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream (3114 Corrine Dr. Where to find it: Ice and Bites Café (3402 Technological Ave. It’s the type most commonly found and you can get good quality right at your grocery store. This mixture then gets frozen, scraped and churned repeatedly until it’s ready to be packaged and returned to a refrigerator to set. The basic mix consists of cream, milk and sugar (the French style will add eggs as an emulsifier).

Traditional ice cream was first introduced in the United States in the 1700s, and it’s been bringing us joy ever since. Photo courtesy of Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream 1. Seltzer breaks down the different ways ice cream can be made and what makes each one unique - and most importantly, suggestions for where you can find each type locally. He has noticed how the shift toward healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyles and allergy considerations are causing food providers to diversify their menus and offer options - all while finding ways to make them taste just as good as their traditional counterparts. Some are a hit or miss, but classics such as cookies and cream or mint chip have stuck around and only grown in popularity. This global interconnectivity has allowed those in the food industry to introduce new styles and new takes on old recipes. “It’s given people an awareness of what’s out there in the world,” Seltzer says. Robert Seltzer, director of food and beverage operations and a chef instructor for the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, notes how social media and the Internet in general have changed our perception and expectations of food and the way we experience it, from dining-in at a restaurant to grabbing a quick bite at an ice cream stand. While there is an endless list of flavors, there’s also a wide range of styles to try. If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth, you can celebrate all month long during National Ice Cream month, and specifically on July 21’s National Ice Cream Day. Summer is here and with it comes soaring temperatures that all too often leave you in want of a refreshing treat.
