ICE-CREAM WITH CAKE COMBINATIONS

 Although cake and ice cream can stand alone as their own desserts, when you put them together, it's heavenly.

HOME MADE ICE CREAM CAKE RECIPE

This no-bake, super simple recipe is made up of three different parts. All equally important and delicious.

 The Ice Cream 

 Two 1.5 quart containers of Breyer’s ice cream; one chocolate and one vanilla. That’s 3 whole quarts of ice cream OR 3/4ths of a gallon if you’re counting.

 The filling:

 used crushed OREO thins and store bought hot fudge sauce.

 The Frosting

 Use whipped cream

 How to make Ice Cream Cake

There are lots of different methods, sizes and shapes of ice cream cakes out there.

Line two 8-inch cake pans with plastic wrap.

Spoon softened ice cream into prepared pans, pressing out air bubbles as you go.

Freeze two layers in the freezer for 8-12 hours.

One hour before assembly, freeze cake plate.

Unwrap and place one layer onto a cake plate.

Add crushed cookies and hot fudge (that hasn’t been heated up!)

Top with the second layer.

Frost with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.

Freeze until completely hardened.

Cut using a large knife dipped in hot water. 

 Different Flavor Combinations

Using different flavors of ice cream, kinds of cookies or fillings can really allow you freedom in creating a unique and super delicious ice cream cake. Here are a few ideas! The sky is really the limit here.

 Mint Chocolate Chip:

Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream + crushed thin mint cookies + hot fudge filling

Butter Pecan:

Butter Pecan ice cream + chopped pecans and shortbread cookies + butterscotch filling

Chocolate Brownie: Chocolate Brownie ice cream + chopped brownie filling + chocolate sauce filling

 Reese’s:

 Reese’s Peanut Butter Ice Cream + chopped Reese’s Peanut butter cups and chopped peanuts + hot fudge sauce filling

Ultimate Oreo: Oreo ice cream + chopped Oreos + hot fudge filling 

Ice Cream Cupcakes

 It's a little bit time consuming process as it involves baking but believe me the taste will do justify with the time that you involve in making these delicious ice-cream cupcakes.

 INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

 

1 ¼ cups water

 

⅓ cup vegetable oil

 

3 large eggs eggs

 

1 (1.5 quart) container vanilla ice cream, softened

 

1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate fudge frosting

DIRECTIONS 

STEP 1 

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 24 cupcake or muffin cups with paper baking liners.

 Step 2

Stir cake mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl until moistened. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or whisk by hand for 2 minutes. Drop 2 tablespoons of batter into each cupcake cup. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes clean, about 8 to 10 minutes. When the cupcakes have cooled completely, cover and freeze until hard, about 4 hours.

 Step 3

Spoon about 1/2 cup of the softened ice cream into each cup and gently pack it into the cup. Cover and return to the freezer until frozen, about 4 hours. Frost the cupcakes with the prepared frosting and serve.

UNUSUAL ICE-CREAM FLAVOURS AROUND WORLD

 What are the ingredients for ice cream? Cream, sugar, and Squid? You read that correctly, there is an ice cream flavor with SQUID!! Buckle up and get those tray tables in the fully upright and locked position. You are about to go on a tour around the world

 SQUID INK

 Um…what? Thankfully, the Japanese did not harvest actual squid ink to create this recipe. They simply use it as a term to describe the color of the dessert. Regardless, it’s a flavor that’s sure to turn heads, which is why it’s included in this list.

                 

SEAWEED

This one is also from Japan. Everyone knows how much the Japanese love their seaweed. There are some people who scarf down dried seaweed like potato chips. I’m mostly impressed that they found a way to infuse seaweed into their ice cream. 

INDIAN CURRY

What’s your favorite flavor? Spicy? Savory? Sweet? What about all of the above? Somehow, a culinary genius in Japan combined everything for a beautiful curry flavor.

SILI

Sili is a spicy pepper in the Bicol region of the Philippines. This ice cream was actually created to attract more visitors to the area. The spicy-sweet combination may seem strange, but their scheme worked and there are many tourists visiting the region for its cool treats.

CROCODILE

Ok ok before you freak out let me tell you that this is not made with real Crocodile meat…it’s made with their eggs. You can actually order this two ways: Crocodile Pandan and Crocodile Coffee.

MOCHI

Mochi ice cream is a scoop ice cream wrapped in a dough made out of sticky rice. Not only is it delicious, but it makes the perfect excuse to eat ice cream with your hands.

Brioche Con Gelato

Sure we have ice cream sandwiches stateside, but Italy takes it to the next level with rich, creamy gelato stuffed between a fluffy brioche bun. Plus, they are typically made-to-order.

PET BIRD

A Tokyo ice cream shop has flavors such as sparrow and parakeet. But you won’t find feathers in the scoops—the flavors just contain the things these birds eat, like fruit, nuts, and seeds

Raita Ice Cream with Indian Pistachio Brittle 

Raita is a yogurt-based Indian condiment that is typically flavored with a variety of herbs like cilantro and mint. This ice cream base begins the same way –– with Greek yogurt and herbs –– but adds in a sweet nut brittle that's scented with cilantro, cumin and fennel seeds.

ICE-CREAM AROUND THE WORLD

While ice cream is an iconic American summer treat, variations of it are enjoyed around the globe. From India’s Kulfi to Italy’s gelato, get a taste of the world's finest frozen delights.

 Gelato, Italy

Even if you’ve never been to Italy, you’ve likely seen gelato on your Instagram feed, or you most likely have someone who has visited gush over it. What makes this Italian frozen treat so particular is that it contains more milk and less cream than ice cream, and it’s whipped at a slower pace which lets in less air resulting in a denser texture. There are familiar flavors like such as vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio, but some oh so Italian like stracciatella and fior di latte.

Spaghettieis, Germany

The Germans have a pendant for ice cream that looks like spaghetti. Vanilla ice cream is pushed through a spaetzle press resulting in noodle shaped strands. These are then doused with strawberry sauce and topped with coconut, shredded almonds, or white chocolate shavings to represent then parmesan cheese.

Dondurma, Turkey

While this may look and perhaps even taste like typical ice cream, the texture is remarkably different. Dondurma contains mastic, a plant resin, and salep, an orchid tuber, which adds a chewy texture. Many places treat it as shawarma, using a butcher’s knife to cut slices. Those who don’t, though, often put on quite a show while serving it. 

Snow Ice, Taiwan

Taiwanese snow ice just might conjure nostalgia for the Sno-Cones you enjoyed from the Ice Cream man. This light and fluffy mound of shaved ice is topped with your choice of flavors, such as simple syrup, condensed milk, or mango, though evaporated milk and red bean toppings are popular as well. Nowadays, you can find plenty more options though such as matcha, strawberry, almond, taro, pudding, and more.

Rolled Ice Cream: Thailand

Rolled ice cream is also known as stir-fried ice cream. The mixture has a base of milk, cream, and sugar, plus whatever flavors are necessary. It’s “sauteed” on an ice pan then spread out so it hardens, then rolled up and served in a cup. The rolls are placed in a vertical position before being, if applicable, topped. Though it originated in Thailand, you can now find it all over the world.

Paleta, Mexico

Mexico’s contribution to the frozen dessert world is the paleta. While the natural fruit versions of this ice pop tend to be the most popular, there are also several milk-based flavors available as well.

Vermont: Ben and Jerry's

You can’t pass a ice-cream aisle without seeing this iconic American ice-cream brand staring you down, tempting you to try its latest concoction. It is the American ice dream -- two college grads, Ben and Jerry, open their first ice-cream shop in Burlington, VT, in 1978 and then take over the world ... one scoop of “Chunky Monkey” at a time.

France: Foie Gras Ice Cream

Leave it to the French to turn their ice cream into a delicacy. While the world continues to debate the cruelty of making foie gras -- overfattened duck liver -- we think everyone can be in agreement that ice cream doesn’t need to include over-the-top ingredients to taste gourmet. You had us at vanilla.

India: Kulfi

A mix of condensed milk, sugar and exotic flavors like saffron and cardamom, this popular Indian frozen dessert has a dense texture more similar to custard than ice cream. Traditionally, this cool treat was only found in India’s street markets, kept frozen in earthenware pots of ice and salt. Now its popularity is so widespread, you can find it in Whole Foods’ frozen-food aisles.

Top best most ice-cream places you need to visit

 I scream. You scream. We all scream for… you know how the rest of this saying goes!

Most of us love ice cream! There are countless different flavors and toppings to choose –  from fruit to whipped cream to candy bits to Oreos, ice cream is a perfect getaway.

Plus, ice cream has a way of bringing people sheer joy and comfort.

Whether it’s during the peak of summer or the dead of winter – ice-cream is simply the cure for just about anything!

Here is the list of top best most ice-cream parlours you need to visit.

HEY DAY ICE-CREAM PARLOUR

Heyday is one of the most loved Ice cream parlors in town which has taken its place in the city through its unique and sensational taste. The menu has soft-serve ice-cream with toppings, the hydrating and refreshing juices, Ice-cream blends, variety of flavored Ice-creams, cone ice-creams, Creamy shakes, and heavenly sundae.

 his new dessert bar is going to be your savior and top choice for a number of reasons. Firstly it features a wide range of ice creams and other desserts. It’s a cozy place that gives a retro vibe which is perfect for your Instagram feed.

 Last but not least, the ingredients are fresh and the quality that Heyday provides its consumers is also reassuring.

In a nutshell, you get high quality with nominal prices. Their items also are freshly baked which is just a cherry on top. I mean who doesn’t love freshly baked brownies or waffles?

Moreover, they sell high-quality soft-serve which is creamier and soft in taste with unique flavors including Belgian chocolate, cotton candy, and pistachio apart from their other delicious flavors.

 Ferrero Rocher cookie is another thing on the menu that is served fresh out of the oven, and your choice of ice cream. It’s gooey and you’d be sorry if you did not give this chocolaty dessert a shot.

branches of hey day

Heyday Branches in Karachi:

Branch 1: HeyDay, Food Court Dolmen Mall Tariq Road, Karachi

Branch 2: HeyDay – Second Floor, Dolmen Mall, Sea View Road, DHA, Karachi

Branch 3: HeyDay – LuckyOne Mall Opp. UBL Sports Complex,Main Rashid Minhas Road, F.B. Area, Karachi

Branch 4: HeyDay – Dolmen Mall Hyderi, Shahrah-e-Sher Shah Suri, Karachi

BASKIN ROBBINS

The world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops opened its door in Karachi a few months ago and it was like Pakistanis prayers were answered.

From vanilla or mint chocolate chip, strawberry cheesecake and chocolate mousse royale – Baskin Robbins never fails to surprise us with their over the top quality and terrific taste. Another upside? there’s no compromise on quality

 

SWENSEN'S

Swensen’s started its ice cream business in San Francisco, California in 1948 before it became a global ice cream brand. It is now serving ice cream from 300 franchises spread across the globe.

The ice cream chain is best known for its premium sundae ice creams which are made with the help of 150 flavors depending on the popularity of the country they are operating in. Their sundaes are definitely unique and unlike anything, we have ever seen or tried in Pakistan.

MOVENPICK

Mövenpick's ice cream comes in eight distinct flavours - Caramelita, Crème Brûlée, Maple Walnut, Stracciatella, Strawberry, Swiss Chocolate, Tiramisu and Vanilla Dream. They also do four flavours of sorbets - Yoghurt, Mango, Blackcurrant and Raspberry. 

Movenpick is a little bit costly for your taste buds but paying 250 for a single scoop worth it.

 MC' DONALDS

although mc'donals is not  entirely an ice-cream parlour but there ice-creams are best in the town,  especially their cones.

 Today, McDonald's ice cream is used in more than 60 percent of their dessert menu. And it's no wonder — it's delicious on its own, sure, but it's also incredibly versatile.

 Below are the nutrition facts and Weight Watchers points for Vanilla Ice Cream Cone from McDonald's .

McDonald's vanilla cone ice-cream facts

 There are 200 calories in a Vanilla Ice Cream Cone from McDonald's. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (59%).

 Serving Size 1 ice cream cone

Calories 200

Calories From Fat 45

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%

Trans Fat 0.0g  

Cholesterol 20mg 7%

Sodium 80mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 24g  

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 8%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 15%

Iron 2%

 There are 200 calories in a Vanilla Ice Cream Cone from McDonald's. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (59%).

 Serving Size 1 ice cream cone

Calories 200

Calories From Fat 45

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%

Trans Fat 0.0g  

Cholesterol 20mg 7%

Sodium 80mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 24g  

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 8%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 15%

Iron 2%

 Allergy Information: a McDonald's Vanilla Ice Cream Cone contains gluten, milk, soy and wheat. a McDonald's Vanilla Ice Cream Cone does not contain egg, fish, peanuts, shellfish or tree nuts.

 McDonald's theme is I AM LOVING IT and I am actually deeply in love when It comes to McDonald's vanilla cone. 

The cone is available in two categories. 

1.  Simple vanilla which costs  pkr 90 

2. Vanilla cone dipped in chocolate which cost  pkr 140

 They also have chocolate Oreo , strawberry waffle cone and sandae. The taste of their ice-cream is delicious and can satisfy your sweet tooth.

 If you go to their website , you can see nutrition calculator where you can check how many calories,  fats,  carbs you are intaking in all items.  Its great easier for all people who are fitness freak and balancing their calories.

 OUTLETS OF MC'DONALDS IN PAKISTAN :

 McDonald's Pakistan currently operates 71 outlets across 24 major cities nationwide, serving millions of customers.