HiStOrY oF IcE CrEaM

The origins of ice cream can be 
traced back to at least 
the 4th century B.C. Early
 references include the 
Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68)
 who ordered ice to be brought from 
the mountains and combined 
with fruit toppings, and 
King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of 
Shang, China who had a method 
of creating ice and milk 
 concoctions. Ice cream was 
likely brought from China back to 
Europe. Over time, recipes for ices, 
sherbets, and milk ices evolved and 
served in the fashionable 
Italian and French royal courts.

After the dessert was 
imported to the United States,
 it was served by several famous 
Americans. George Washington 
and Thomas Jefferson served 
it to their guests. In 1700, 
Governor Bladen of Maryland was 
recorded as having served it to
 his guests. In 1774, a London 
caterer named Philip Lenzi announced 
in a New York newspaper that he 
would be offering for sale various c
onfections, including ice cream. 
Dolly Madison served it in 1812.

First Ice Cream Parlor In 

America - Origins Of English Name

The first ice cream parlor in America opened 
in New York City in 1776. American colonists
 were the first to use the term "ice cream". 
The name came from the phrase "iced cream" 
that was similar to "iced tea". The name 
was later abbreviated to "ice cream" the 
name we know today.