Screwball (ice cream) facts for kids
Blue Raspberry flavored screwball
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A screwball is a popular frozen treat that first showed up in the 1970s. Imagine a cone-shaped plastic cup filled with ice cream, and at the very bottom, there's a chewy gumball! The ice cream often has a swirled raspberry flavor.
Many well-known brands make screwballs. You might find them from companies like Asda, Popsicle, and Eskimo Pie. Even though "Screwball" was originally a brand name, people now use it to describe any frozen treat that looks like this, no matter who makes it.
What is a Screwball?
A screwball is a unique kind of dessert. It combines creamy ice cream with a surprise gumball at the end. This makes it a fun treat to eat, especially on a warm day. The ice cream is usually a "ripple" flavor, meaning it has swirls of fruit syrup mixed in.
The Gumball Surprise
The gumball at the bottom is a key part of the screwball experience. You eat the ice cream first, and then you get to enjoy the gumball. It's like having two treats in one!
Two Ball Screwball
There's a special kind of screwball called the Two Ball Screwball. This is a brand name, mostly known in the United States. As you might guess from the name, it has two gumballs instead of just one!
Flavors of Two Ball Screwball
The first Two Ball Screwball flavor was cherry. But over time, new flavors have been added. You can now find exciting mixes, like lemon and blue raspberry. Just like all screwballs, these also come in a cone shape with the gumballs tucked away at the bottom.
