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11.07.2014

Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

Ice. Custard. Happiness. — This is what Rita’s is known for their Italian Ice and Frozen Custard that would definitely make you happy.

My sister who calls herself Anney and I are big fans of anyhting that is fruity and icy. We love sorbets, sherbet, snowcones,  and of course, ice cream. We’ve heard about Rita’s and is dreaming of one day being able to try their  famous Italian Ice and Frozen Custard. Now we can! Because tomorrow, Rita’s is gonna be opening their first branch here in the Philippines at the ground floor of VMall in Greenhills.

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

Different flavors of Italian ice — some are fruity and some are creamy

Let me give you a little bit of history first, Rita’s story began in the hot summer of 1984 when a former Philadelphia firefighter named Bob Tumolo started selling Italian Ice (also referred to as water ice) from a small porch window in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. His goal was to earn a little extra income and named the business after his wife Rita.

Bob and his mother, Elizabeth, set to work on their special formulation of Italian Ice, which they made fresh each day. Soon Rita’s Italian Ice became a flavor sensation with Philadelphians and before they know it they were branching out because to meet the demands of their consumers.

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

the different cup sizes

You might be wondering what’s Italian Ice and how is it different from sorbets or snow cones. Well, Rita’s Italian Ice is a sweet, smooth frozen treat made fresh daily on location and hand scooped to order. Unlike shaved ice, Italian ice is made by the same process as ice cream: freezing the ingredients while mixing them together producing its unique flavor and smooth consistency. All Ice is served within 36 hours of mixing and features delicious real fruit flavors.

These were the flavors of Italian Ice avilable when I dropped by their store last wednesday: Alex’s Lemonade, Banana Split,Black Cherry Cheesecake, Blueberry, Cherry, Choc Chip Cheesecake, Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Cotton Candy, Dulce de Leche, Mango, Sugar-Free mango Peach, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Strawberry.

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

Among those flavors, I was able to try: Blueberry, Alex’s Lemonade, Strawberry, Cotton Candy, Cherry, Choc Chip Cheesecake, and Black Cherry Cheesecake. Their Italian Ice is made of real fruit and even has fruit bits mixed in.

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

You can have two flavors in a single order. One of the most popular flavor combination is Cotton Candy and Cherry.

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

When I’ve tried all the flavors I like, I got myself a regular sized Blendini. A Blendini is a combination of Frozen Custard, Italian Ice, and a delicious topping blended together. My Blendini is composed of Black Cherry Cheesecake Italian Ice, Vanilla Frozen Custard, and whole cherries. It’s super good and refreshing and of course, lighter because it’s a blend of an ice and a custard.

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

Vanilla Frozen Custard in a cup with crushed Choc-Nut & Vanilla Frozen Custard in a Cone with Rainbow Sprinkles

Frozen Custard is like ice cream but is denser because it’s made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar. They have four custard flavors available: Vanilla, Light Vanilla, Chocolate, and Coffee. You can order this in a cup, cone or as a sundae with two toppings, whipped cream, and a cherry.

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

Here are some of the other items on their menu:

Gelati~ Best of both worlds in Rita’s signature treat – alternating layers of our famous Italian Ice and Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard.

Misto~A combination of your favorite Italian Ice and creamy Custard blended together. The Misto is a Gelati you can drink with a straw!

All Custard Blendini ~ Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard and a delicious topping blended together.

Milkshake ~Rita’s take on a classic milkshake but richer and creamier – this beverage combines milk and Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard; blended together in a variety of unique flavors, then topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

Frozen Lemonade ~ A combination of Alex’s Lemonade Italian Ice blended with any other Ice flavor of your choice,makes for a refreshing summertime beverage, made with real fruit, perfect for on the go!

Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

You should try Ted Castro’s signature Blendini called Ted’s Blendini. Ted is Rita’s Ice Philippines Operations Manager and his Blendini is made of Mango Italian Ice, Vanilla Frozen Custard, and Wet Walnuts. It’s really really good. I’m giving it a two thumbs up.

Oh and they have Ice Cream Sandwich made of Jumbo Oreos with frozen custard in between! That I wasn’t able to try the last time I was there but one which I will try when I go back.

Their menu board

The wonderful staff of Rita’s Ice Philippines together with Ted Castro, Rita’s Ice PH’s Operations Manager. and Jamie Snyder, the Franchise Business Consultant for Rita’s Ice PH, who has been with Rita’s Ice for 20 years

Thank you so much for letting me try the different flavors of Italian Ice and Custard Rita’s Ice. I am now thinking of what flavor combinations I’ll try when I come back.

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  1. mjskit says

    11.14.2014 at 11:52 am

    Wish we had one of these in our neighborhood! Love the idea of frozen custard!

    Reply
  2. Chubskulit Rose says

    11.18.2014 at 10:20 pm

    Frozen Custard looks and sound really delicious! I bet this taste heaven during summer time.

    Reply
  3. Michi says

    11.28.2014 at 6:18 pm

    I hope they will have another branch (here in South) so I could try this. 🙂

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      11.29.2014 at 5:03 pm

      I’m sure they’ll soon put up a branch there.

      Reply
  4. Yvonne Bertoldo says

    11.28.2014 at 10:46 pm

    We’ll definitely try that choc chip cheesecake, dulce de leche and the frozen custard. I’m now thinking of going to Gh tomorrow. haha

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      11.29.2014 at 5:02 pm

      It’s really good! You won’t regret it.

      Reply
  5. TweenselMom says

    11.29.2014 at 5:53 pm

    Would love to taste some of that soon!

    Reply
  6. Maan says

    11.30.2014 at 5:38 pm

    I’m really curious about the frozen custard! I’ve never tried it but I’m sure it would be rich and decadent.

    Reply
  7. Louisa says

    11.30.2014 at 6:52 pm

    An interesting concept and it all looks delicious! Would love to try these! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Lai Gamboa says

    11.30.2014 at 7:08 pm

    omg mouthwatering photos! hahah i would like to try chocolate flavor and the sugar-free mango peach.

    Reply
  9. May De Jesus-Palacpac says

    12.07.2014 at 9:42 pm

    I’m a fan of Gelatos and Milkshakes so I would most likely visit Rita’s when we take the kids to visit Kids Workshop again soon. Yummm!

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      12.08.2014 at 7:55 am

      I’m sure you’ll love Rita’s Ice, May!

      Reply
  10. Celerhina Aubrey says

    12.07.2014 at 11:26 pm

    It sure looks delish! 🙂

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      12.08.2014 at 7:56 am

      It is!

      Reply

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