On Ice Cream Day, discover traditional and different versions, such as the one made on a chilled plate

Ice Cream Day is celebrated in the country next Monday (23), one day after the arrival of spring.

According to Abis, the industry association, São Paulo is the state that consumes the most ice cream — in the capital and in the interior of São Paulo, there are around 3,500 ice cream shops.

With so many options and places, there is ice cream to please different tastes: from the most purist, who prefer the classic Italian version, to those who embrace new ideas, such as the recipe made on a chilled plate.

Kiss of Milk

The chain spread with the idea of ​​serving Italian-style recipes. The pistachio one is made with the ingredient brought from Sicily, and the fragola one uses strawberries from the south of Minas Gerais. A small cup costs R$18.95. There are also ice cream bonbons and popsicles.
Patio Higienopolis Shopping Mall – Higienopolis Avenue, 618, Higienopolis, central region, @baciodilatte

Frida & Mina

Along with Pinguina, it was voted the best ice cream shop in the city by the special edition of The Best of São Paulo. It produces ice creams without processed ingredients, such as strawberry with balsamic vinegar and orange with cashew nut cookies. A scoop costs R$16.
R. Artur de Azevedo, 1,147, Pinheiros, west region, @fridaemina

Hi Keki

The highlight is the taiyaki, a sweet waffle dough in the shape of a fish that acts as a cone. It holds soft-serve ice cream and unusual toppings, such as anko (sweet bean paste) and matcha. There are eight combinations available, each for R$26.
Sogo Gallery – Av. Liberdade, 363, 4th floor, central region, @hi_keki_sp

Ice Cream Roll

The chain specializes in ice cream on the grill, a technique that became popular in Thailand. It is made on the spot on a cold griddle, combining flavors of dough, toppings and toppings, served as a roll (from R$22.90).
Santana Parque Shopping – r. Conselheiro Moreira de Barros, 2.780, Lauzane Paulista, north region, @icecreamrollbr

Mini Orb

Here, the ice cream is served in the form of small balls: the mixture, made from milk and cream, is frozen using liquid nitrogen. The balls are stored at -40°C and come in flavors such as chocolate, melon and strawberry. You can choose up to two options in a medium cup for R$18.
R. Galvão Bueno, 31, store F014, Liberdade, central region, @miniorbegelato

N2

The chain, which operates in 12 countries, uses liquid nitrogen to prepare ice cream on the spot. The method cools ingredients, which are then blended and transformed into a mixture. The customer can choose the base and ingredients such as dulce de leche, chocolate and peanut brittle. Prices start at R$25.
Al. Tietê, 490, Cerqueira César, west region, @n2.brasil

Penguin

Voted the best ice cream shop in São Paulo, along with Frida & Mina, it serves artisanal ice creams with seasonal flavors. Among them, passion fruit with cardamom, caramel with hazelnut and flakes with tonka bean. A scoop in a cone costs R$16.
R. Medeiros de Albuquerque, 337, Vila Madalena, west region, @pinguina_sorveteria

San Lorenzo

It has been listed twice in an Italian ranking of the best ice cream shops in the world. Around 60 flavors alternate in the vats, such as mascarpone with fig, strudel and San Lorenzo, which has ricotta, honey, rosemary and pine nuts. It can be served in a cone.
Jorge João Saad Avenue, 900, Morumbi, west region, @sanlorenzogelateria

Snowfall

The Asian ice cream shop calls the mixture made with milk and condensed milk, which comes out of a machine with a shaved ice texture, snow. The menu offers 13 suggestions with toppings, such as the one with matcha concentrate, mochi and azuki (sweet beans) — it costs R$15 for a 250 ml cup.
R. Prates, 547, Bom Retiro, central region, @snowfallbrasil

Three Bimbi

Inspired by Italy, the gelatos are made with seasonal fruits and little sugar. Flavors include pistachio, gianduia, yogurt with red fruit jelly, and mango with passion fruit. From September 23 to 29, the store offers customers a discount on ice cream purchases.
R. Tumiaru, 66, Vila Mariana, southern region, @trebimbi