Ice-cold wonders

In the world of ice cream, there are not only countless flavors and creations, but also spectacular records and amazing facts about our favorite dessert. Today we take you on a journey to the most incredible ice cream records around the globe - from gigantic sundaes to the most expensive ice cream in the world to icy masterpieces that not only inspire the imagination, but also the passion for our craft.

Record 1: Stacking up to the sky

Let's start with Dimitri Panciera from Italy, who has perfected the art of ice cream scoop stacking . With an impressive performance, he stacked 121 scoops of ice cream on just one cone. A real challenge for balance and precision!

Record 2: A superlative waffle ice cream

No less impressive is the world record ice cream from the Norwegian company Henning-Olsen, the largest wafer ice cream in the world. With a height of 3.08 meters, consisting of 1,080 liters of ice cream, 60 liters of chocolate and 110 kilograms of wafers, this gigantic ice cream weighed almost a ton.

Record 3: Calories for a whole week

When traveling to Thailand, you should prepare yourself for a calorie shock. At the "Mo & Moshi" ice cream parlor in Bangkok, there is an ice cream sundae that weighs a whopping eight kilograms. Filled with 22 scoops of ice cream, a variety of fruits and sweet toppings, it contains a whopping 15,000 calories - enough energy for a whole week!

Record 4: An ice cream marathon

When we think of ice cream records, Donald Gorske from Wisconsin, USA, is not to be missed. Over the course of a year , he consumed 3,120 scoops of ice cream , demonstrating an impressive passion for the frozen dessert. We say: Meal time!

Record 5: Ice cream superpower Sweden

Sweden, the country known for its love of ice cream, has the highest number of ice cream parlors per capita in the world. With an average of 1.6 ice cream parlors per 10,000 inhabitants, the country is a true ice cream paradise!

Record 6: Luxury in Japanese - The "Byakuya"

A jump to Japan brings us to the most expensive scoop of ice cream in the world. The"Byakuya" from the ice cream brand Cellato costs the equivalent of around 6,211 euros per scoop. Made from a mixture of vanilla, parmesan and sake kasu, garnished with white truffle and gold leaf, sold in a black box with a handmade metal spoon and truffle oil, it is produced in a limited edition of just 20 scoops per day. The high price is mainly due to the truffles used, which cost over € 15,000 per kilogram.

Record 7: Ice in gold

In New York City, you can find the "Golden Opulence Sundae" from Serendipity 3, probably the most luxurious sundae in the world. For 1,000 US dollars , you can get an extravagant creation made from 23-carat gold powder, black truffles, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, candied strawberries and a gold leaf garnish.

Record 8: The boring world record

Finally, a rather "boring" record - chocolate ice cream! This classic is the most popular ice cream flavor in the world. Chocolate ice cream is popular all over the world and comes in a variety of flavors, from sweet to bitter. It is a timeless flavor that simply always goes down well.

These records show that ice cream is more than just a sweet temptation. It is a source of inspiration, a platform for creativity and a medium that breaks boundaries and brings people together all over the world. As an ice cream parlor owner, you are part of this fascinating world. Be inspired by these amazing stories and remember: in the world of ice cream, almost anything is possible!