Japanese ice cream has just entered the Guinness Book of Records for its exorbitant price. Celato / Photo Press
Gold leaf, white truffle, sake and parmesan… This is the most expensive ice cream in the world.
Luxury, will and frozen desserts. baptized”kayak“, white night in Japanese, the world’s most expensive ice cream was registered in the Guinness Book of Records on May 18, 2023. A creation offered by the Japanese brand Cellato, known for pushing the boundaries of opulence. With its ice cream, it elevates the little summer treat to a luxurious and exclusive class of product. Approximate cost? 873,400 yen, or about 6,210 euros.
An unusual recipe
How do you justify a bill of over €6,200 for an ice cream? For the Japanese frozen dessert brand Cellato, everything is in its unique composition: Parmesan cheese, white truffle from Alba, sake drink, gold leaf… The company called on famous chef Tadayoshi Yamada to develop this extraordinary recipe. RiVi (1), a restaurant known for its fusion cuisine, based in Osaka. The chef then undertook a major project that required more than a year and a half of experimentation to develop the perfect recipe. If the ice cream is talked about because of the extremely high price, the first ambition of this project was to offer a real culinary experience, combining Japanese and European products.
A true tasting experience
Tasting is experienced as a ritual. The first step is to pour in the white truffle oil as the ice cream softens. It’s all mixed with a precious spoon made by Takeuchi artisans in Kyoto. While Guinness staff didn’t get a chance to sample the creation, Cellato staff who had the chance to attend a tasting session described the gelato as rich in flavor and texture. It emits a powerful aroma of white truffle that washes over the mouth and nose, followed by the fruity and complex aromas of Parmigiano Reggiano. Sake drink, a by-product of Japanese sake brewing, will appear at the finish as an apotheosis.
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The beginning of the golden collection
The Japanese brand does not intend to stop there. According to the Guinness Book of Records, other fragrances should be released soon.Although Cellato has achieved the record title, they are not resting on their laurels and intend to discover other perfumes made from noble ingredients, such as champagne or caviar.– said in the press release of Guinness. And you, how much would you like to pay to taste such ice cream?
(1) Rivi, 1-16-28, Kyoumachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City.
Source: Le Figaro
