GDR soft ice cream conquers Mecklenburg: Where you can enjoy it now!

GDR soft ice cream conquers Mecklenburg: Where you can enjoy it now!

Delicious soft ice cream with a touch of nostalgia – that is the trend that is currently sweeping through Mecklenburg. The so-called GDR soft ice cream is very popular and brings many people back to their childhood. How Northern Courier According to reports, the ice cream machines used for this special ice cream date back to the 1940s and 1950s and produce the soft ice cream in a firmer consistency because they do not add air to the ice cream mixture.

From now on there are exciting taste experiences in Mecklenburg! Some providers rely on old GDR recipes, while others create creative new varieties. Steffen Pretzsch, owner of a café in Naumburg, can look forward to a phenomenal increase in his soft ice cream sales since he put the “Original GDR soft ice cream” on the menu. This shows the enduring popularity of GDR ice cream, which does not have a protected brand name but is defined by a distinctive "acquired taste", such as the Berlin courier reported.

Where can you enjoy GDR soft ice cream?

The various providers have now established themselves on the market and attract customers with a variety of delicious varieties. Here is an overview of the best spots:

• Ilka Eis, Schwerin – Schmiedestraße 5, täglich 11 bis 18 Uhr, bietet Klassiker wie Schokolade und Vanille ohne künstliche Zusätze.
• Eispionier, Schwerin – Mecklenburgstraße 5, täglich 12 bis 17.30 Uhr, serviert Softeis in Muschelwaffeln mit verschiedenen Toppings.
• Eis-Manufaktur Schwerin, Mueß – Zum Reppin 4, täglich 10 bis 18 Uhr, ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel mit langen Schlangen an schönen Tagen.
• Café Rondo, DDR-Museum Dabel – Lindenstraße 13A, Mittwoch, Freitag, Sonntag 12 bis 17 Uhr; serviert Softeis in alten DDR-Eisbechern.
• Horn’s Gasthaus, Rüting – Schweriner Straße 2A, täglich ab 11 Uhr, Montag Ruhetag, bietet meist zwei Sorten Softeis.
• Panows Eisdiele, Bobitz – Wismarsche Straße 32, Mittwoch bis Sonntag 11 bis 18 Uhr, verwendet teils 40 Jahre alte Eismaschinen.
• DeinLiebstesEis, Lüdersdorf – Hauptstraße 82B, bietet wechselnde Softeis-Spezialitäten.
• Eiswerkstatt, Rostock – mehrere Standorte in Rostock und auch erhältlich in Rewe-Märkten.
• Eiscafé Katharina, Kühlungsborn – Dünenstraße 1a, außer Mittwoch 11.30 bis 17.30 Uhr.
• Eisdiele Lübz – Am Markt 23, bietet wechselnde Sorten und Eisbecher.
• Eispirat, Dömitz und Ludwigslust – adressert in Dömitz und Ludwigslust an verschiedenen Standorten.
• Grete’s Softeis Eck, Neustadt-Glewe – Bahnhofstraße 4, täglich außer Montag 11 bis 17 Uhr, Sonntag 13 bis 17 Uhr.

A piece of history in an ice cream sundae

The origins of soft ice cream go back to the 1950s, when it came to Germany from the USA. Unlike traditional ice cream, soft ice cream is served at higher temperatures of around -6 degrees, which contributes to its special consistency. The MDR highlights that the first ice cream parlors in Germany opened in Hamburg in 1799 and the popularity of soft ice cream has increased continuously since then.

Due to its reduced air absorption during production, GDR soft ice cream is firmer and more productive than its western relatives. The special blend plays a crucial role and many cafés rely on traditional ingredients. They often use mixtures from manufacturers such as Komet, which were already known in the GDR for their high-quality soft ice cream products. A touch of emphasis on old craftsmanship is what customers appreciate - whether they are nostalgic or just want to enjoy a good piece of ice cream.

The return of soft ice cream is more than just a trend - it is a tribute to a special world of taste and a piece of German history that makes many people smile!