You'll Lose Your Mind Over This Gelatinous Ice Cream Ramen

By Erin Cullum

Ramen is one of the most popular noodle dishes, but have you ever thought about having it for dessert? Ice cream ramen is the latest dessert trend to come out of NYC, thanks to The Dessert Kitchen, a Japanese restaurant specializing in unique frozen treats. Its latest buzz-worthy creation isn't exactly ice cream or ramen, but it's a creative take on sweet ramen "noodles" served in a bowl with crushed ice, evaporated milk, mochi balls, frozen melon balls, and mango chunks. The jiggly dessert has everyone talking — and Instagramming — for obvious reasons. If you're as intrigued by ice cream ramen as we are, keep reading to find out exactly how it's made, and get a closer look at the trendy dessert hybrid.

The "Noodles" Are Made of Kanten, or Agar-Agar, Which Is a Gelatinous Substance That Comes From Algae.

The jelly-Like Noodles Are Slightly Sweet Since They're Made From Agar Powder, Water, and Sugar.

The Noodles are Served on Top of a Bowl of Crushed Ice, Evaporated Milk, Mochi Balls, Frozen Melon Balls, and Mango Chunks.

The Final Touch Is a Drizzle of White Peach Syrup.

The Ice Cream Melts to Form a "Broth" For the Noodles.

You Can Choose From Different Syrups, Like Peach, Green Tea Milk, Grape, Honey, or Brown Sugar.