The short answer is that yes, Dippin' Dots technically count as ice cream. If they didn't, the brand wouldn't be able to use its famous, "Ice cream of the future," slogan.

They may be small, but they are mighty: They are Dippin' Dots. The small beads of ice cream have been a favorite in the frozen treat game since their invention in 1988.

Before becoming a futuristic treat, Dippin' Dots started with a much less glamorous purpose—cow feed. Invented by a microbiologist, these flash-frozen beads of ice cream have a surprisingly ...

“It’s the Dippin’ Dots.” “It’s the ice cream of the future that has been the ice cream of the future now for 40 years and has never made it outside of amusement parks,” he joked.

Dippin’ Dots has produced and distributed its flash frozen tiny beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice products since microbiologist Curt Jones invented the cryogenic process in 1988.

A close-up of rainbow flavored 'Dippin Dots' are seen in this undated file photo. Ice cream competitors Dippin' Dots and Frosty Bites have squared off in federal court in Nashville over the fast ...

For those looking to celebrate National Ice Cream Day at home, Dippin' Dots is offering 20% off all online orders on Sunday, July 16 at www.dippindots.com using the promo code NICD23.

Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Sundaes will debut at Kroger beginning in January 2025 with plans to roll out to additional retailers throughout the year. Each box will include four, 4-ounce sundae cups at ...

Both Swiss Orange Chip (a chocolate chip ice cream with orange flavoring) and Lemon Custard were mentioned. Swensen's Ice Cream , 1999 Hyde St., SF (415) 775-6818. www.swensens.com ...