Nothing says comfort like a scoop, swirl, or tower of ice cream - step outside of your comfort zone and try out these inventive ice cream flavours, which you can taste from shops around the world or make yourself at home.
Ice cream will forever be reminiscent of our childhoods. When you've had a rough day or a long week, we often turn to this delicious source of comfort, finding solace in flavours that we grew up with, be it classic vanilla, decadent rocky road, or silky salted caramel.
However, there is a world of unique, mind-blowing ice cream flavours waiting to be scooped and swirled. No, we don't mean red bean or durian - we're talking about the likes of lobster, coriander, and other riveting creations. Read on to challenge your preconceptions of this beloved dessert and discover flavours from around the world and where to get them or how you can make them at home.
1. Lobster
Appropriately founded in Maine’s Bar Harbor, Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium blends chunks of buttery lobster into their vanilla ice cream - which seems to be a hit among those who’ve tried it.