Pretzel Ice Cream - The Best Summer Dessert
Staying cool in the summer means eating a lot of frozen treats. We don't mind since pretzel ice cream is an insanely indulgent treat that we know lots about.
Did you know that pretzels and ice cream go way back? It's true! In the 1900s, people in Philadelphia started using pretzel sticks as a common accompaniment to ice cream. In 1945, the combination made its way to the pages of The New Yorker. The rest, as they say, is history!
In the past several years, ice cream with pretzels has become more popular. Grocery stores carry frozen confections with pretzel cones and many popular ice cream flavors include pretzels.
Pretzel Ice Cream Cone - Crunchy & Delicious
Transform store bought sugar or waffle cones into pretzel ice cream cones in a few simple steps. This pretzel cone may not be traditional, but it's easy to make at home and still adds crunchiness and saltiness.
- Crush your favorite flavor of OMG! Pretzels in a small bowl
- Melt chocolate or white chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Dip the top 2 inches of your ice cream cone into the melted chocolate and then into the crushed pretzels.
- Place the cone on a wire rack or parchment-lined baking sheet for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Fill the pretzel ice cream cone with ice cream.
- Enjoy!
Ice Cream with Pretzels - Sundae Bar
Who doesn't love an ice cream sundae? We love doing a DIY set up so that family and friends can customize their dessert. You MUST have the basics - chocolate candies, sandwich cookie minis, sprinkles, gummy bears - and, of course, pretzels!
You can take it even further with various sauces, nuts, fresh fruit and whipped cream as well. Add some whimsy to the set up with fun, colorful bowls and cute decorations.
Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream
We love Salty Butterscotch OMG! Pretzels for topping sundaes because their flavor complements the creaminess of ice cream and it gives that caramel pretzel ice cream vibe. You can amp up the nostalgia by adding hot fudge and whipped cream.
You can also make salted caramel pretzel ice cream bars and other ideas for treating yourself and the family with ice cream and pretzels.
Ice Cream and Pretzels - A Winning Combination
The salt and crunch of the pretzels enhance the flavor of the ice cream and make it more fun to eat. You can add our seasoned sourdough pretzel nuggets to the top of your ice cream or crush them up a bit and mix them in. Either way, it's insanely indulgent and a must do!
Here are some pretzel-tastic pairings to try:
- Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Sweet Chili OMG! Pretzels
- French Vanilla Ice Cream with Salty Butterscotch OMG! Pretzels
- Strawberry Ice Cream with Sweet & Spicy OMG! Pretzels
- Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Sweet & Salty OMG! Pretzels
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Pretzel Ice Cream Cake - A Recipe the Whole Family Will Love
This ice cream with pretzels dessert is simple to make - even the kids can help - and can be customized to suit the flavors you want to include. The key is the crunch in the center - the layer of crushed OMG! Pretzels - that adds a pop of flavor in addition to the texture that this ice cream cake needs. Have fun making and eating this frozen treat!
Some cool combinations for this pretzels with ice cream cake are:
- Salted Caramel ice cream, OMG! Salty Butterscotch Pretzels, chopped pecans and white chocolate chips
- Chocolate ice cream, Sweet & Spicy OMG! Pretzels, dark chocolate chips and chopped strawberries
- Vanilla ice cream, Sweet & Salty OMG! Pretzels, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows
Pretzel Ice Cream FAQs
Are pretzels good in ice cream?
Yes! They add crunch and saltiness for the best of both worlds. When you choose OMG! Pretzels, you are also adding more flavor to your ice cream treat.
How to keep pretzels crunchy in ice cream?
Coat them in chocolate. It's a simple solution that also happens to be yummy! To get the best results, melt chocolate over a double boiler and add some coconut oil. This will help thin the chocolate a bit so it's easier to cover the pretzel nuggets and helps the chocolate solidify.
What is a pretzel cone?
It's an ice cream cone that is similar to a waffle cone, but is made out of pretzel dough and sprinkled with salt before it's baked. Our fellow Pretzelvanians - The Cone Guys - originated this delicious pretzel invention.