Most Popular Ice Cream Flavours To Try In Egypt And Spain
When it comes to sun holidays, nothing screams summer more than enjoying an ice cream on the beach on a hot day out
. However, whether you're on Spain holidays or embarking on an
exotic escape in Egypt, each destination has its own unique flavours to try.
Spains perennial sunshine and reputation as a popular holiday destination means it enjoys a healthy ice cream culture; in fact, you will be hard pressed to find a Spanish town that does not have what they call a patisserie. Madrids ice cream parlours in particular are famed for their novel flavours and fusions. Here, many of the patisseries enjoy a proud history of being passed down through several generations by the same family, some for over 50 years.
Decor varies between the different parlours, with the older parlours favouring a simple, traditional style with outdoor seating, whilst the newly opened establishments incorporate a trendy, avant-garde approach with minimalist design and atmospheric music. For traditional ice-cream flavours, the Palazzo patisseries serves a wide range of favourites like chocolate and strawberry with more unusual tastes, like whiskey, truffle, and rice pudding. Food enthusiasts can pay a visit to the Napoli parlour, which is famed in Madrid for its creation of savoury-flavoured ice cream. Flavours like tea and salmon are just a taster from their selection of 50 unusual and traditional creations, and with many of Madrids finest restaurants purchasing their ice cream from Napoli, it is worth visiting for the novelty alone.
The most popular ice cream flavours in Spain differ by region, as they tend to reflect the local culinary dessert tastes. One popular flavour is Turrn, created from the flavours of a popular Spanish dessert and can be found in most ice cream parlours throughout Spain. Made from sugar coated almonds, honey, and egg whites, Turrn originates from the Valencia region and was traditionally served as a cake during Christmas. Another popular ice-cream flavour is crema catalana, a traditionally custard dessert flavoured with cinnamon and lemon or orange zest that is similar to crme brulee.
Traditionally Egyptian desserts have mainly consisted of nuts, honey, filo pastry, and dough, but ice cream is also a popular choice, particularly given the intense heat of the country. Western travellers should note however that unlike the traditional ice cream made in Europe, Egyptian ice cream bears a closer resemblance to sherbet or ice milk. Many of the desserts in Egypt are made from misika, also known as Arabic gum, which gives the ice cream a gummy flavour and a stretchy consistency when it is spooned. Do not let this put you off on your Egypt holidays however, as there are many places that serve premium ice cream.
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Those looking for tropical flavours can pay a visit to Al Abd Bakery in Cairo. Alongside their wide range of pastries and breads, Al Abd serves a selection of ice cream, with the most popular flavour being mango. The establishment is a popular choice with the locals however, so be prepared to wait in line for a while.
Arguably one of the most popular branches in Egypt, the Rigoletto parlours circus theme makes it a popular choice for children. Originally established in 1987 under the name Dolce Vita, the branch was the first of its kind in Egypt and in 1989 adopted the name Rigoletto and expanded to include several branches across Egypt. Today Rigoletto serves a combination of traditional Egyptian flavours, like cardamom and pistachio, alongside a selection of Western choices like bubblegum and cheesecake. Those watching their weight can still enjoy a scoop of ice cream from Rigoletto, from their selection of fat-free and sugar-free flavours.
by: Steve Alexander
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