Uncover the Surprising Secrets Behind Your Favorite Ice Cream Sandwiches!
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The Boston Globe interviewed Newberg, then 91, and his family in 2019 to discuss his contributions to the ice cream sandwich world. While Newberg confirmed that he did indeed sell the desserts at the stadium for a nickel apiece, his grandson Matt was less committal. Because Newberg has long talked about his role in the treat’s invention, Matt explained that “as an ode to my grandfather, I cited him as one of the inventors [on] Wikipedia.” Which is how Newberg’s name has become so closely associated with the dessert. “We’re not sure he’s actually the inventor,” Matt admitted, “but we call him that because we love him.”
Other countries have their own versions of the ice cream sandwich.
While the ice cream sandwich is an American invention, the treats have inspired countries like Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Israel, Uruguay, Iran, and Vietnam to concoct their own versions. In Iran, there’s the bastani-e nooni, which is saffron and rosewater ice cream served between two wafers and dipped in pistachios. Vietnam street vendors sell bánh mì kẹp kem, ice cream smashed between two pieces of bread—a bona fide sandwich—and topped with crushed peanuts.
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A version of this story ran in 2019; it has been updated for 2025.
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