Creamistry- Ice Cream made in front of you, using liquid Nitrogen

Thanks for stopping by to read this food blog named mmm-yoso!!! Today's short post is written by Cathy.  

Ice cream.  A frozen dessert or snack.   Countries around the world have some version, using various add ins (I did particularly like the Qwality Brand ice creams along with the falooda ice cream based beverage at Cash and Carry on Miramar Road and the Filipino ice creams and Halo-Halo at Snoice in Spring Valley.  San Diego has a few modern ice cream shops as well as some older, established businesses, like Mariposa, Niederfranks and (thank you, cc, for this epic post: Oasis). 

In August 2016, Bing Haus opened, featuring rolled ice cream- cream and other ingredients placed on a 'reverse griddle' (ice pan) and in about two minutes, fresh ice cream is made to your order.

A month before Bing Haus, Creamistry opened on Clairmont Mesa Boulevard.  Made to order ice cream using liquid nitrogen in a mixer. We finally made a stop.

The menu is fairly uncomplicated, with suggested combinations costing less than ordering each ingredient separately. 
Then again, there are quite a few possibilities, based on your particular cravings. Notice the stacked stainless steel mixing bowls in the back, far left.
The chosen ingredients are added to the mixing bowl,
 liquid Nitrogen is pumped in, the resulting ice cream is scooped out  and, toppings of the same mix-ins are added. This was our first visit, we were hungry.  We ordered an "Elvis Presley" ($7) - banana ice cream, bananas, candied bacon and peanut butter sauce. (A plain ice cream is $6 and add ins are 50¢ each, so choosing a pre-designed flavor saves). The ice cream is filled with the ingredients and the toppings were just a delightful, fresh fanciness. The ice cream itself is smooth and rich and so very creamy.  This was enough to share. 

Another concept of this summertime treat.  We will be going back to try more.

Creamistry 7420 Clairmont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 874-6407 {there are two other San Diego locations} Website Open daily at noon.

Comments

[Caninecologne]

Happy 4th to the Mmm-yoso gang! Great post and links Cathy.

Ice cream and all of it's permutations is a must for treating yourself today. I will be making affogato later...gelato and espresso, a good combination, haha

[Soo]

That's one of the places I've been meaning to visit. I usually go to Niederfrank's and get half gallons for $10.

[kat]

sounds fun and tasty! look forward to seeing your other combinations, happy 4th!

[Cathy]

Thanks for the good wishes, cc. Kirk and His Missus and The Mister and I each had an adventurous day. Ice cream was and still is a comfort food. I do like a good affogato.

Oh, Niederfranks has such interesting flavors, Soo. Creamistry is fun, interesting and makes some really good ice cream.

A different concept of making ice cream, kind of a drama watching the preparation, Kat. So many choices; we did not research before dropping in (almost never do) and now that we know what is offered, we will prioritize what we would like to try. (Spent the Fourth at the County Fair)