Ice Cream and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

8 May 2023
|In Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.G.I
|By Redazione Acetaia Marchi

Warm spring and summer are the perfect seasons to enjoy delicious ice cream, but why not try making it even more special with the addition of an unexpected ingredient? The Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP is a surprising and delicious condiment, ideal to accompany many desserts. With this in mind, today we talk about the mouth-watering combination of ice cream and Balsamic Vinegar. This combination always makes for a unique and refined mix of flavours.

The characteristics of Balsamic Vinegar perfectly match the characteristics of ice cream

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Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI has a number of characteristics that make it unique. First of all, it has a sweet and sour flavour with a slightly acidic note and at the same time boasts a intense and persistent aroma with notes of wood and dried fruit. This creates a balance of flavours that perfectly complements the sweetness of the ice cream. Thanks to its thick and syrupy consistency, Balsamic Vinegar can also be used as a decoration on this fresh dessert, creating an elegant and refined visual effect. But how can we combine ice cream and Balsamic Vinegar?

Ice cream and Balsamic Vinegar: choosing the right ice cream for the pairing

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Choosing the right ice cream is crucial if you want to achieve a perfect pairing with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI. In general, the best flavours are creamy and delicate ones such as vanilla, cream, fiordilatte or white chocolate. These flavours are able to enhance the complexity of the balsamic and offer a balanced and palatable mix of flavours. When it comes to combining ice cream and Balsamic Vinegar, you can also choose other flavours including:

  • Strawberry,
  • Berries,
  • Dark chocolate.

You can also dare with more unusual combinations, using cheese ice cream or lavender ice cream, for example. Thanks to these flavours, surprising but tasty combinations can be created. In any case, it is important that the ice cream chosen is of high quality and free of artificial flavourings.

A marriage of goodness in the kitchen

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To combine ice cream and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, there are several techniques to adopt. One of the simplest is to pour a strand of balsamic vinegar over the surface of the ice cream, creating a decorative yet delicious effect. Another technique is to create a salsa with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, mixing the dressing with a little sugar and water, then pouring it over the ice cream. This way you can bring an even more delicious dessert to the table!

Those familiar with the preparation of ice cream can use Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI as an ingredient in it, creating an even more complex and surprising flavour.

ice cream and balsamic vinegar

Gelato and Balsamic Vinegar: where to find the right balsamic for your culinary experiments

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI is a high-quality condiment that can enrich many dishes and desserts, including ice cream. By choosing the right ice cream and using the ideal balsamic vinegar, you can create a perfect combination!

To enjoy the gelato and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, don’t forget to use a genuine, quality condiment. You can find it directly in our online shop or in our balsamic vinegar shop in Modena. It is located in Strada Fossa Monda Nord at number 126 (corner of Strada Casette, 3). Inside it you can buy many products made in our Acetaia, which will help you create many unique and surprising flavour mixes. Try it to believe!