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Catherine the Great, the legendary Empress of Russia, had many passions—but did you know that one of them was ice cream? At a time when refrigeration was a luxury only the elite could afford, Catherine’s court indulged in frozen delicacies that were far ahead of their time. Her love for ice cream was so strong that elaborate recipes were crafted just for her, using exotic ingredients from across Europe.
But how did she manage to enjoy ice cream in the harsh Russian winters? And was her obsession with this frozen treat just about taste, or did it have a deeper, royal significance? Some accounts suggest that Catherine even had special ice houses built to store massive quantities of frozen desserts year-round.
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00:00Catherine the Great of Russia was not only a powerful ruler, but also one of the earliest ice cream lovers.
00:06She had ice imported and stored in underground vaults, even during harsh winters.
00:11Imagine being so powerful you could demand dessert anytime.
00:15This quirky obsession shows that even mighty rulers had their indulgences.
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