Dippin’ Dots — which were long touted as "the ice cream of the future" — haven't gone anywhere. You can find Dippin' Dots at small amusement parks, local zoos, malls, and other places where ...

On Sunday, June 20—a.k.a National Ice Cream Day—Dippin’ Dots will be giving out free mini cups filled with their delicious beaded ice cream at 120 different locations across the United States.

Dippin' Dots might seem like pure magic or an alien dessert from a sci-fi world, but the way they're made is rather simple (if exacting and scientific).

In many places today, though, Dippin' Dots can only be found in malls, many of which are run-down and all but closed. Lucky for you, this treat is easy to make from home.

Dippin Dots have to be stored sub below temps,” wrote one fan, but another didn’t seem to mind. “I need these so bad I don’t even care if the dots all stick together,” they said.