Is the "best ice cream dessert" that the online community feast reminded netizens of almost extinct?

Recently, the "online community feast" organized by a second-generation Taiwanese cuisine heir has sparked a whirlwind of discussion about "banquet dishes." Many have been reminiscing about their most unforgettable "banquet dish," and recently, a netizen posted on PTT, recalling their deepest memory of a banquet dish — "fried toast ice cream."

Dubbed "incredibly delicious," fried toast ice cream consists of ice cream sandwiched between two slices of toast, then deep-fried. The golden, crispy exterior paired with the cool, creamy ice cream filling makes for a bite so good it can make you scream. This has drawn out many fans of the dish: "Fried ice cream is super tasty," "When I was a kid, my parents used to take me to places that served this, but now it’s all just ice pops," "I remember this from when I was little in the south — it was truly a divine dessert..."

Many younger netizens are unfamiliar with this dessert: "I’ve only seen burger ice cream," "Now it’s all Häagen-Dazs," "Only burger ice cream and Xiaomei." The reason "fried toast ice cream" has gradually disappeared from banquets is because it must be "made and fried on the spot," requiring significant manpower and time, plus it becomes too greasy after frying and can’t be taken away. Aside from kids, usually only one or two people at a table would eat it. By the time it’s served as the final dish, the chefs are also tired, and most wedding banquet desserts are pre-made nowadays. As a result, this "incredibly delicious ice dessert" has slowly become extinct, eventually turning into just a memory.

A once essential, incredibly delicious dessert at banquets (file photo from our newspaper group)