Choose ice cream that sells all year round

Choose ice cream that sells all year round

Ice cream in a café only during the summer? Anyone who thinks that has clearly never savoured a warm croissant topped with vanilla ice cream on a cold, gloomy day. If you believe ice cream sales are strictly seasonal, think again! Learn how to serve soft and twist ice cream in ways that make them the most sought-after desserts in your café year-round. Could ice cream be a “hot” item even in winter? Absolutely!

Choose ice cream that sells all year round

The best ice cream for cafés and ice cream parlours

It may seem like ice cream is best offered only during the warm months. However, ice cream is a versatile addition to your café’s menu all year round. It’s not just a universal dessert but also a product with countless possibilities. Innovative combinations can transform ice cream into variations that attract customers regardless of the season.

The best ice cream for cafés and ice cream parlours

Use ice cream parlour flavours in your café!

Café owners often wonder: What kind of ice cream should I choose for my café? Is traditional parlour-style ice cream suitable for a café or restaurant setting? As a manufacturer of ice cream mixes, we know that crafting delicious ice cream desserts from our mixes is both straightforward and satisfying. All you need is an ice cream machine, and you can expand your dessert menu with dozens of delicious new combinations.

Use ice cream parlour flavours in your café!

Natural milk-based ice cream: the best foundation for desserts

Why choose LYKKE ice cream? Because it’s natural, premium-quality ice cream available all year round. Made from whole milk, LYKKE ice cream is free of artificial colors and unnecessary preservatives, making it a healthy, high-quality choice. Besides artisanal ice cream, soft and twist ice cream are considered real ice cream as well. Just like traditional ice cream, LYKKE’s mixes are made of whole milk.

Natural milk-based ice cream: the best foundation for desserts

Ice cream desserts perfect for a café

Ice cream can elevate your café’s dessert menu with a variety of original ideas. Here are 10 inspiring ways to incorporate ice cream into your offerings:

What ice cream desserts can you serve during winter?

  • Affogato

This classic Italian dessert features a scoop of ice cream drowned in hot espresso. The term affogato translates to “drowned,” and the melting ice cream creates an aromatic fusion of flavours and textures. Vanilla or dairy-flavoured soft ice cream works best to complement the robust coffee taste. With its warm-and-cold contrast, affogato is a perfect winter treat.

  • Ice Cream with a Warm Croissant

Combine delicate vanilla or dairy ice cream with a freshly baked croissant for a dessert that’s irresistible year-round. The heat of the croissant melts the ice cream slightly, forming a luscious, velvety sauce. Add toppings like fruits, chocolate chunks, or nuts, and drizzle with syrup, caramel, or honey for a delightful finishing touch.

Ice cream desserts perfect for a café
  • Ice Cream Burgers

This innovative dessert mimics the look of a traditional burger, using brioche or buttery rolls as the „bun” and ice cream as the filling. Customize with chocolate drizzle, cookies, nuts, or sprinkles. The contrast of cold ice cream and warm bread offers a unique sensory experience.

  • Brownie with Ice Cream

A warm chocolate brownie topped with a scoop of richly flavored ice cream—such as hazelnut or coffee—creates a decadent dessert. Finish with whipped cream and caramel or chocolate sauce for a guaranteed customer favourite.

  • Warm Apple Pie with Ice Cream

Pair a slice of cinnamon-scented apple pie with a scoop of vanilla or cream soft ice cream for an autumn or winter delight. The combination of warm pie and cold ice cream is timeless and comforting.

Ice Cream with Nut Cream
  • Ice Cream with Nut Cream

Serve a scoop of ice cream with peanut butter, pistachio paste, salted caramel, or honey, and garnish with roasted nuts for a luxurious winter dessert. This richly flavored option is ideal for the holiday season.

  • Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Warm Fruit Sauce

Soft ice cream topped with a warm fruit compote, such as berry, raspberry, or strawberry sauce, is a hit with younger guests. Enhance the dish with fresh fruit, mint leaves, or crumbled meringue.

  • Ice Cream with Churros

Combine soft ice cream with warm churros and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce. This visually appealing and delicious dessert has strong marketing potential, making it a favourite for social media.

Ice Cream with Olive Oil and Salt
  • Ice Cream with Olive Oil and Salt

A Mediterranean-inspired combination of vanilla ice cream drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt creates a refined dessert. The combination of sweet and savoury flavours is perfect for adventurous food lovers.

  • Ice Cream with Alcohol

Ice cream served with coffee liqueur, chocolate liqueur, or warm amaretto is a sophisticated choice for adults seeking a cozy, indulgent treat.

Ice cream in cafés: a year-round profit maker

Ice cream is a flexible base for countless desserts that can be tailored to seasonal ingredients and customer moods. Introducing an ice cream dessert menu for all seasons is easy, thanks to the variety of options available. Offering original ice cream-based treats will not only diversify your menu but also help establish your café as a distinctive, standout brand.

Ice cream in cafés: a year-round profit maker

Ice cream for cafés that you can serve all year round

Incorporate ice cream into your café menu to create desserts that are as visually striking as they are delicious. These modern culinary creations are eye-catching, photogenic, and perfect for promoting your café or ice cream parlour on social media. Their originality will entice customers to try them, no matter the weather.

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