Though it's often the part of Neapolitan ice cream that gets left behind on the plate, strawberry ice cream is being celebrated today, Jan. 15, all over America. And why not? It's the nation's third-favorite ice cream behind chocolate and vanilla (how boring!), according to the International Ice Cream Association, says Punch Bowl.
Ice cream in general dates back 3000 years. It's recorded that in China, snow was often mixed with sweet syrups or juices to make a treat that would eventually become the scoopable, creamy dessert we know and love today, says Days of the Year.
Strawberry ice cream is made with cream, fresh strawberries, and a little sugar, a recipe that was served at James Madison's second inauguration in 1813, says National Day Calendar.
Making your own strawberry ice cream is a project that's much easier than it seems, so you give it a try using this recipe from Epicurious. If you don't feel like whipping out the ice cream maker, celebrate with one of these strawberry ice cream-based recipes.
