Vanilla ice cream may be the world’s favorite flavor, but its journey to global fame is nothing short of extraordinary. The first written ice cream recipe, dating back to 1665, featured orange flower water, mace, and ambergris and showcased the unique and exotic flavors popular in early European desserts. It wasn’t until the 1760s that vanilla appeared in ice cream recipes, reserved for European aristocrats who prized its rare and exotic flavor. Thomas Jefferson later introduced this luxurious treat to the United States, serving it at the President’s House in Washington. In 1841, Edmund Albius revolutionized the vanilla industry by proving the feasibility of hand-pollinating vanilla plants, making the flavor more accessible and beloved worldwide.
Why Madagascar vanilla? Of all the varieties—Tahitian, Mexican, or otherwise—Madagascar vanilla is the undisputed gold standard, renowned for its unparalleled depth and complexity. It’s also our fearless founder’s favorite and the key ingredient in our creamy, luscious Madagascar Vanilla ice cream. Each scoop is a decadent celebration of pure, smooth vanilla with a velvety richness that melts in your mouth and satisfies like no other.
Stop by Clementine’s today to stock up on a couple of pints of this timeless classic. After all, no freezer is complete without the world’s favorite flavor!
