What better way to enjoy the heat in the summertime? With a creamsicle! We celebrate National Creamsicle Day every August 14th. A creamsicle is a creamy citrus dessert on a stick.
"Creamsicle" is the brand name of an ice cream treat. It consists of vanilla ice cream on a Popsicle stick with an outer coating of sherbert. While many other flavors now exist, the original flavor was orange.
Today, recipes abound with creamsicle flavors. From beverages to desserts, the flavor has long been a favorite.
An 11-year-old Frank Epperson inspired the creation when he invented the original popsicle back in 1905. After mixing up a powdered soda, he left the beverage overnight with the stirring stick in it. Temperatures dropped unusually low that night and the next morning, Epperson found the liquid frozen on the stick. He dubbed the creation of the 'Epsicle'. Sometime later, he changed the name to Popsicle.
Several generations have enjoyed the fruity, frozen treats and they continue to do so!
What's your favorite creamsicle flavor?
YOU ARE READING
Celebrate! - Fun Food Facts
RandomAmusing, intriguing, bizarre, and occasionally unsettling facts about food.
