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As the knowledge of chilled confections spread to Italy, it was refined further, leading to the creation of sorbetto, which bears similarities to what we now know as sherbet. However, the introduction of new techniques involving salt and ice in freezing processes marked significant advancements, ultimately culminating in ice cream as we know it today.
The Rise of Ice Cream in America
Ice cream began gaining traction in the American colonies as early as the 1700s, but its popularity surged thanks to key figures such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Jefferson was particularly noted for his affinity for the frozen dessert after encountering it in Europe, leading him to bring home a coveted recipe for French vanilla ice cream.