Mix-in facts for kids
A McDonald's McFlurry, a commercial mix-in which, in this case, includes Twix
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| Type | Ice cream |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Region or state | New England |
| Main ingredients | Ice cream |
A mix-in is a super yummy dessert that combines ice cream with other tasty things. These extra ingredients can be anything from candy and cookies to fruit or chocolate syrup! Mix-ins are usually made fresh when you order them at an ice cream parlor. This means you get to enjoy your favorite flavors all mixed together. Famous examples of mix-ins include the Blizzard from Dairy Queen and the McFlurry from McDonald's.
What is a Mix-in?
A mix-in is a special kind of ice cream treat. It's made by taking soft ice cream and blending or folding in other ingredients. Imagine your favorite ice cream, then add crushed cookies, candy pieces, or even fruit! The extra ingredients are mixed in right before you eat it. This makes every bite a fun surprise with different textures and flavors.
How Mix-ins Began
The cool idea of mixing extra flavors into ice cream when you order it started a long time ago. A person named Steve Herrell came up with this concept in 1973. He opened his own shop called Steve's Ice Cream near Boston.
At Steve's shop, they would crush up candies like Heath Bars and other sweet treats. Then, they would mix them right into the ice cream! Some people even called these special desserts "smoosh-ins." Steve's amazing idea became super popular very quickly. Soon, many other ice cream shops started doing the same thing. This is how the mix-in became a favorite dessert all over the world!
