National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

The history of strawberry ice cream can be traced back to the 18th century when ice cream was first made with natural ingredients such as cream, sugar, and fruit. One of the first recorded recipes for strawberry ice cream was in 1813, in a cookbook called "The Virginia Housewife" by Mary Randolph. The recipe called for strawberries, sugar, and cream to be mixed together and then frozen in a container surrounded by ice and salt. During the 19th century, the invention of the hand-cranked ice cream maker made it easier to produce ice cream at home and allowed for more creative and diverse flavors. Strawberry ice cream became a popular flavor, and it was often served at social events and celebrations. In the early 20th century, commercial ice cream production began to take off and ice cream became more widely available. Strawberry ice cream remained a popular flavor and was often made with real strawberries or strawberry puree. In the latter part of the 20th century, with the development of new technologies and the ability to create artificial flavors, strawberry ice cream became more widely available and could be produced year-round, regardless of whether fresh strawberries were in season or not. Today, strawberry ice cream remains a popular flavor, and it can be found in various forms, such as soft serve, in sundaes, and in ice cream bars. Some ice cream makers are also making a return to more natural ingredients in making the ice cream.