Roman emperor Nero is credited with creating the first frozen desserts. Back in the first century A.D., the emperor sent his servants into the mountains to retrieve snow which was then mixed with nectar, fruit and honey to make something similar to the modern sorbet. Later, in 1295, Marco Polo returned to Italy with a Chinese recipe that mixed yak milk with snow. The creamy frozen treat soon became very popular throughout Europe.
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I think Turkey Hill needs to release a “special edition” ice cream called “Snowy Yak’s Milk” or something.
I’m sure it would be a hit.
That does have a certain ring to it. Although with today’s modern tastes we might have to add cookie dough to make it truly marketable.
Thanks for the new info. I guess people love ice cream everywhere!
HAIL NERO! lol Thanks to anyone who helped invent ice cream,,, but Ernie gets the biggest thanks for his contributions to Turkey Hill!
Ernie
Might I ask what other animals milks are used to make ice cream throught the world?
The TH Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough recipe ain’t broke! Don’t fix it with yak’s milk! ;-D
KEN – Interesting idea. We’ll add that to the list! (We keep a list of topics to talk about on the blog…many items on the list are inspired by comments like yours.)
a Chinese recipe that mixed yak milk with snow.
now this is something that I would like to try too.
and as someone else commented, is ice cream made with other milks?
I like goat milk yogurt so if there was goat milk ice cream I am sure I would give it a try!
I grew up eating “Snow Cream” that Mama made by making a cooked custard that we then poured of the clean snow we had gathered. It was always a treat! And it was made with cow’s milk fresh or canned.
thanks for the info! i really love eating icecream. especially the chocolates and cookies and cream. the best!