Ice cream toppings have never been so creative and delicious. With hundreds of candy companies catering to the ice cream business, it only takes a few clicks on the internet to figure out that sprinkles and nuts are child's play when it comes to ice cream toppings. The sheer variety of toppings available makes one wonder… just what could an ice cream cone be topped with?
Where to Search for the Best Summer Ice Cream Cone Toppings
Websites such as Candy Warehouse offer an amazing selection of candy bar toppings such as crushed Butterfinger bars, mini Reese’s Pieces, and Heath toffee candy bits. Even better, they offer gourmet toppings such as raspberry dark chocolate mini cups and mini almond Roca candy chunks.
For those who need a more tangible experience, a trip to a local candy shop will provide the perfect setting. Being inside of a candy shop will allow you to consider toppings most people have never thought of before, such as:
- Mini turtles
- Candied nuts
- Gummy bears
- Crushed almond bark
- Mini pastel mints
- Other fancy chocolates
The farmer's market is a great place to find fresh summer fruits to use as healthy ice cream toppings. Fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries can be drizzled with white chocolate, or crushed and blended to create an amazing summer ice cream topping.
Specialty ice cream products such as Smucker’s Magic Shell can be purchased at any major grocery store and used to create a "cold fudge" sundae that tastes great even on the hottest of days. Magic Shell comes in many flavors, such as chocolate, strawberry, and butterscotch, and freezes upon contact with the ice cream to create a delicious candy coating on your ice cream.
Great Ice Cream Ideas
- Buy gourmet ice cream cones such as waffle cones and waffle cones dipped in chocolate.
- Favorite brownies, cookies, and other desserts can be added to your list of potential toppings.
- Try out your favorite toppings on different flavors of ice cream.
Whether gourmet chocolates, candies, or fresh fruit are preferred, finding the perfect ice cream topping has never been more fun. Specialty candy websites, local candy stores, the farmer’s market, and even the grocery store are all great resources that should be considered when creating the perfect topping for your ice cream cone. Remember to consider the cone and the type of ice cream as well as the topping. Creativity is the key to creating the perfect ice cream cone.
Danielle Flesher - Danielle Flesher is a freelance writer currently living in southern minnesota. Areas of expertise include environmental and energy issues, ...
