What does Thomas Jefferson's famous ice cream taste like?

While Thomas Jefferson didn't introduce the young United States to ice cream — the frozen treat was served in the American colonies as early as 1744 — he certainly helped popularize the dish, and he is the first known American to write down a recipe for it.

We Made Thomas Jefferson's Ice Cream

Famous Figures

W hile Thomas Jefferson didn't introduce the young United States to ice cream — the frozen treat was served in the American colonies as early as 1744 — he certainly helped popularize the dish, and he is the first known American to write down a recipe for it.

Advertisement

More on Food & Drink

01. What Ever Happened to the Milkman? ➝

02. These Are the Oldest Recorded Recipes ➝

03. 5 Beverages People Don't Drink Anymore ➝

Try this quiz

Love History Facts? See how well you do at this quiz from our friends at History Quiz.

2 Pts Question 1/30 World War II was fought between the Allies and what group? 2 Pts Question 1/10 Triple Entente Delian League Axis Central Powers Triple Entente Delian League Axis Central Powers

Recommended Reading

U.S. History

We Made JFK's Famous Waffles, and Here's What We Learned ➝

Arts & Culture

A Timeline of 9 Major Art Movements  ➝

+ Load more

Advertisement

A daily digest of history's most fascinating happenings.

Want to unsubscribe? Click here Click here

About Contact us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Do Not Sell My Info

Contact us

Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Do Not Sell My Info

Copyright © 2024 History Facts. All rights reserved.

700 N Colorado Blvd, #513, Denver, CO 80206

Advertisements: Powered by • AdChoices