Are you wondering who was the first clever person to figure out that frozen milk products could be so delicious? Wikipedia says frozen desserts may have originated in Persia as early 550 BC. Or maybe the Roman Emperor Nero collected ice to produce the first sorbet mixed with honey and wine. Others say ice cream originated in China! What matters today is that we can now enjoy ice cream in its many forms and flavors, and at Over the Top Ice Cream & Take Out, we can savor it with a view!
Hard Ice Cream -This traditional format is made using milk, sweeteners, cream, eggs, sugar, and stabilizers. At Over the Top, PEI’s dairy farmers’ coop, ADL, is our supplier of 24 flavors of hard ice cream, served on a cone, or in a cup!
Soft Ice Cream -Soft ice cream is prepared at higher temperatures to create a soft, smooth and creamy texture. It’s popular on cones or in sundaes.
Floats -Take a fizzy beverage and float your ice cream on top! The carbonated bubbles in your drink help to elevate the ice cream. We are one of the few places where you can still order yourself a float, and why not – at Over the Top!
Sundaes – A long-time favorite, ice cream sundaes are a delicious combination of ice cream (soft or hard, your choice) served with toppings and syrups to create a delicious dessert!
Wafer Cones - Wafer cones are extremely light and flaky and are a delicious combination of sweet and crispy - the perfect fit for a scoop or two of hard or soft ice cream!
Health Benefits of Ice Cream
Would you believe it if we say that eating ice cream may be beneficial? Yes, you can count the feel-good aspect of having a well-deserved treat for yourself, but take a look at the nutritional information:
- Source of Vitamins: Ice cream is a source of Vitamins A, B, B12, C, D, E and K and calcium.
- Rich in energy: The carbohydrates, fats, sugar and protein in ice cream should produce a nice energy boost!
- Reduces stress: Ice cream can stimulate the hormone of happiness in the body called ‘thrombotonin.’ The release of more of happy hormone reduces the amount of stress in the body.
Irrespective of the age, we all love eating ice cream for years now. Along with delivering the tastiest experience, the ice creams are also beneficial for health. Thus, now, you can quit thinking before grabbing your favorite flavor of ice cream. Do let us know which ice cream flavor is your favorite and what you like to accompany it with? Now ditch just looking at the ice cream pictures and get yourself a tasty ice cream treat. In the end, let us conclude with the famous saying, I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!