Irresistible! The most special Hungarian ice creams you should try

During the hot summer days, what else could we wish for than enjoying the sunshine with some unforgettable icy delicacies in our hands?! Do not worry if you cannot choose between the hundreds of flavours, as we have collected the most special ones that you should try when visiting Hungary this summer.

Ice cream of the year: „Szőke Zserbó” in Balatonfüred

Location: 4 Zákonyi Ferenc Str, Balatonfüred

The aim of the Hungarian Ice Cream of the Year competition is to promote traditional, high-quality artisanal ice cream, so that the Hungarian confectionery industry can offer its customers better and better quality ice cream, thus creating a demand for healthy and high-quality artisanal products. Along this principle, this year 74 ice creams competed for first place in four categories. The category of Confectioners, Artisanal Ice Cream Makers was open to artisanal ice creams made with natural base and by-products, and homemade toppings, pastes and decorations, following the traditional technological sequence – reported by Turizmus.com. The gold medal winner in this category in 2022 is „Szőke Zserbó” (Blonde Gerbaud) by Dobó Norbert, which also begged the Ice Cream of the Year award. It is available in Füredi Fagyizó, Balatonfüred.

In addition, confectioners could also create their specialties in the “free” category, with ice creams that cannot contain added sugar, gluten, lactose or milk protein. This year’s winner in this category is „Szilvás Fekete Tea” (Plum Black Tea) by Wilheim Dávid, available in Pingvin Ice Cream Shop and Confectionery, Balatonmáriafürdő. Based on the jury’s decision, both are worth tasting this summer.

Gelarto Rosa

Location: 3 Saint Stephen’s Square, Budapest 1051

Besides this year’s winners, you should also taste the specialties of Gelarto Rosa ice cream shop in Budapest. In the vicinity of St. Stephen’s Basilica, you can take part in a special summer experience while enjoying the irresistible rose ice creams, made exclusively from the finest imported and local ingredients – written on the confectionery’s website.

In addition to traditional flavours, ice cream roses are available in several exotic and mouthwatering flavours, including mango, lavender white chocolate, basil lemon, pistachio, walnut, wasabi hazelnut, or pumpkin. Furthermore, Gelarto Rosa offers ice cream specialities for vegan, lactose intolerant, diabetic, or diet-conscious customers as well.

Read also: The best ice cream in Budapest right now

Cloud 9 Ice Cream Desserts

Location: 15 Arany János Street, Budapest 1051

Cloud 9’s ice cream desserts are served not in the traditional way of scoops but in a special eye-catching design with several delicious decorations on top. The name of the sweet icy delicacies is meaningful: “Cloud 9 is an English term for a happy, joyful, worriless life.” In addition to tasting the unforgettable flavours, you can also enjoy a special work of art.

Gluten-free ice creams are also available in such exciting combos as violet-blackcurrant-yoghurt, mango-passion-coconut, strawberry-pistachio, vanilla-chocolate, banana-coconut, and raspberry-lychee. Discover more specialties on the ice cream shop’s Facebook page.

Read alsoIce cream recipes inspired by classic Hungarian desserts!

Source: turizmus.com, gelartorosa.com, facebook.com/cloud9icecreamdesserts/