Gingerbread ice cream in summer: Viennese pleasure with history in every bite!

Gingerbread ice cream in summer: Viennese pleasure with history in every bite!

What could be nicer in summer than a refreshing ice? In Vienna, the gingerbread ice cream from the traditional Metzger & Sons manufacture has now provided a true hype. Managing Director Lukas Linsbichler designed the gingerbread ice cream in the gingerbread stairwell with his creative head, which not only convinces taste, but is also visually a highlight. In the branch in Herrengasse, the company offers this delicious ice cream that makes the hearts of sweet tooth beat faster.

The special thing about the gingerbread ice cream is the original spice mix that goes back to 1685. This traditional recipe is not only used in the ice, but also in the production of the well -known gingerbread. Made from a creamy mix that is refined with high -quality Viennese honey, the ice is particularly well done. The honey comes exclusively from Austria and gives the ice a velvety consistency. The pieces of gingerbread that are processed in it ensure that certain extra. And best of all: the staning house in which the ice is served is also made of gingerbread and handmade in the shop.

tradition meets innovation

The Metzger & Sons manufacture has a long story that goes back to 1685. The production of others stands out with natural ingredients, especially Austrian honey and without eggs, fats or preservatives. The gingerbread ripen over half a year, which gives the dough an incomparable depth. Known for their artistically designed gingerbread in various forms, butcher & sons also offer more modern ice creations, which are supplemented by aromas such as Sicilian pistachia, Belgian chocolate or roasted hazelnuts.

The new ice cream collection is inspired by nature and offers delicious tastes that are very popular in summer. "The gingerbread ice cream is my absolute favorite variety," enthuses Linsbichler and proudly realizes that this is something completely new for Vienna. So Viennese and visitors can also enjoy the winter feeling inside at 30 degrees in the shade.

the gingerbread: a culinary journey through history

But how did it come to gingerbread? Originally native in the Arab world, it was already around 1500 BC. BC in Egypt baked a kind of honey bread. The gingerbread found its way to Europe via the silk road, where it developed in different regions. The delicacies were often sold in pilgrimages, where pilgrims were looking for durable food. Due to the high proportion of honey, gingerbread was long-lasting and enjoyed great popularity with travelers who bought it in a triple pack-as a provisions for the way home and as a souvenir for family and friends.

In this fascinating story, there is a piece of cultural heritage that also lives in the gingerbread by butcher & sons. A tasty experience that not only delights the palate, but also preserves the traditions of baking. A visit to Herrengasse is therefore not only worthwhile for the gingerbread ice cream, but also for the history and art of gingerbread! Visit this culinary highlight on the website of the Manufaktur Metzger & Söhne or learn more about the interesting history of gingerbread on the KURIER!

Whether on a hot summer day or a cozy winter evening - the gingerbread ice cream is a pleasure for the soul and a piece of Viennese history that is reinterpreted. So don't miss the best of both worlds!