Heap's Ice Cream: NYC Spot Serves Viral Ice Cream Sushi

Innovative Dessert Concept

• 💡 A New York City spot called Heap's Ice Cream is gaining attention for its unique dessert: ice cream sushi.
• 🎯 This creative treat is designed to look like traditional sushi but offers a sweet, ice cream-based experience.

The "Sushi" Ice Cream Creation

• 🍣 The ice cream sushi uses ice cream covered in flake coconut.
• 🥭 Rolled sheets of mochi are used to mimic the appearance of salmon and mango, with flavors like strawberries and cream for the "tuna" and mango sticky rice for the "salmon" sushi.
• ✨ This playful and delicious concept has been a hit with both kids and adults.

Founders and Background

• 👨‍🍳 Heap's Ice Cream was founded by a duo who also own the popular southern restaurant Pies and Thighs in Williamsburg, which has been open for 19 years.
• 🍰 They bring their expertise in making items in-house to Heap's, applying it to ice cream cakes and sandwiches.
• 💬 The founders hope Heap's will become a sticky part of the community, where people enjoy the offerings and recommend it to friends.