Spaghettieis

Spaghettieis is a delightful German ice cream treat designed to resemble a plate of spaghetti. This whimsical dessert is crafted by pressing vanilla ice cream through a Spätzle press or potato ricer, producing long, noodle-like strands. These "spaghetti" strands are then arranged over a bed of whipped cream and drizzled with strawberry sauce, mimicking tomato sauce. To complete the illusion, it's garnished with coconut flakes, grated almonds, or white chocolate shavings that resemble parmesan cheese. There are even variations where dark chocolate ice cream and nuts are used to simulate Spaghetti Carbonara.

This inventive dessert was created by Dario Fontanella in the late 1960s in Mannheim, Germany. Initially, children were puzzled and somewhat disappointed, believing they were being served actual spaghetti. However, it didn't take long for everyone to fall in love with this playful creation. Fontanella's innovation was so celebrated that in 2014, he was awarded the "Bloomaulorden" medal by the city of Mannheim.

Originally, Spaghettieis was predominantly a German delicacy, found mainly in select ice cream parlors, gelaterias, and a few hotels and restaurants around the world. However, its popularity has recently soared, driven by its novelty appeal and the buzz it has generated on social media. Today, more and more people are enjoying this charming and delicious dessert.