Ice Cream History

Timeline of Ice Cream

200 BC

First ice cream-like dessert created in China using milk and rice

1295

Marco Polo brings ice cream recipes from China to Italy

1744

First ice cream recipe published in America

1851

First commercial ice cream factory opens in Baltimore

1904

Ice cream cone invented at the St. Louis World's Fair

Vintage Ice Cream Recipes

1890's Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients: Fresh cream, sugar, vanilla bean, and a hand-cranked ice cream maker

1920's Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients: Cocoa powder, whole milk, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt

Historical Fun Facts

Ancient Romans used snow from mountains to make frozen desserts!
George Washington spent $200 on ice cream in the summer of 1790!
The first ice cream cone was invented in 1904!
In the 1800s, ice cream was a luxury only the wealthy could afford!
The first ice cream truck appeared in 1920!