Hosts planning several portions
If you’re serving crêpes to a group, check how many ice lollies are in the box: individual packs don’t all contain the same number of desserts.
Who are these formats for?
Guests choosing between fruit and chocolate
For a dessert served separately from the crêpes, you could choose an orange and lemon sorbet, a fruity ice lolly or a vanilla-and-chocolate recipe, depending on what your guests like.
Anyone who needs to check allergens
If milk, soya or nuts are a concern in your household, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each product. The flavour alone won’t tell you whether it’s suitable.
What should you look for?
First decide how you’ll serve the ice cream: a full-size or mini ice lolly alongside the crêpes, or ice cream from a tub if you want to top them.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies and compare the net weight of the boxes; check whether they’re full-size or mini. | When I’m hosting a group, I want to make sure there’s a portion for everyone. Around 50% of consumers put this first. |
| Recipe and serving style | Choose between a fruity sorbet and a vanilla-and-chocolate recipe, then decide between a full-size lolly and a mini. | After filled crêpes, I’d prefer a small frozen treat; for other guests, I might offer a fruity ice lolly instead. For around 30% of consumers, how well it goes with dessert and the portion size come ahead of other considerations. |
| Allergens and storage | Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact product, and follow its transport and storage instructions. | If a guest has an allergy, I need to check the box I’m going to serve before choosing a flavour. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Judging by the number of lollies alone
Ten ice lollies don’t necessarily mean ten portions of the same size: mini formats and net weight affect how much each person gets.
Before planning dessert for your guests, compare the number of lollies, the net weight and the type of lolly.
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Guessing allergens from the flavour
Depending on the product, the chocolate ice lollies featured by Carrefour list ingredients such as milk or soya, as well as possible traces of other allergens.
Check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings on the variant you buy. Don’t serve it to someone with an allergy if you’re unsure whether it’s suitable.
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Letting ice lollies warm up while you shop
If the cold chain is broken, a frozen product may no longer be safe to eat. Carrefour advises that a defrosted product must not be refrozen.
Pick up frozen products last, carry them in an insulated bag and put them away promptly, following the instructions on the packaging.
Brands to know for these formats
SMICY et TRIUM — Marque Repère, E.Leclerc
Two options with different recipes: SMICY orange and lemon sorbet or TRIUM ice lollies with vanilla, milk chocolate and almonds.
- E.Leclerc listings show a box of 10 SMICY sorbets and a box of four TRIUM ice lollies.
- Flavours and ingredients vary; check whether the product you want is available at your E.Leclerc Drive or store.
Carrefour Classic’ et SIMPL
Vanilla-and-chocolate ice lollies, including a box of 16 SIMPL mini lollies.
- The SIMPL pack makes it easy to plan 16 small individual portions.
- The SIMPL listing mentions milk, soya and possible traces of nuts. Warnings for the Classic’ range vary by ice lolly.
Magnum
A range of ice lollies that includes Mini, Double, Utopia and Vegan products, according to the brand’s French catalogue.
- The range features a choice of recipes and formats.
- Check the pack size and ingredients for the exact product you’re buying: not every product in the range has the same characteristics.
Auchan Bio
The Auchan Bio Fruity Mix listing features an assortment of six fruity ice lollies.
- For this product, the listing gives a net weight of 350 g and the AB and Euro-leaf labels.
- If you choose this assortment for your guests, check the recipe and the information on the packaging.
MUCCI — ALDI
A box of 12 chocolate mini ice lollies, featured by ALDI.
- The mini format is a handy way to offer a frozen treat after crêpes with fillings.
- Check the full ingredients and allergen list on the box you buy.
Bon Gelati — Lidl
A range of ice creams to check product by product if you’re looking for ice lollies.
- Lidl features Bon Gelati products in its ice cream range.
- Before choosing a product to serve, check its format, number of pieces and ingredients.
Individual ice lollies on Joybuy
These multipacks offer individual portions to serve alongside or after crêpes, with a choice of flavours and pack sizes. Also check the preparation instructions and ingredients on the box you choose.
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MR FREEZE Mister Freeze Ice Pop, 64 × 105 ml
Worth considering if you’re planning portions for a large group.
The pack is listed as containing 64 ice pops of 105 ml each. Check the preparation and storage instructions on the packaging before serving.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
This multipack is a good way to serve water ice pops as individual portions.
The box lists five flavours and 12 ice pops, with a total weight of 1 200 g. Check the label on the exact variant for ingredients and allergens.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
An orange and cherry option to serve individually alongside the crêpes.
The pack contains 12 ice pops and weighs 444 g. If a guest has an allergy, check the ingredients and any warnings about traces on the box.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
A melon-flavoured option for guests who’d like an individual ice lolly after their crêpes.
The pack contains eight ice lollies of 70 ml each. Check the ingredients of the product before serving it to anyone with an allergy.
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MAGNUM Vanilla Almond Ice Cream Bars, 8 pieces, 600 g
This pack is for guests who prefer a vanilla and almond ice lolly.
The pack contains eight bars and weighs 600 g. The recipe contains almonds; check the label for all allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How many ice lollies should I buy for my guests?
Work out how many people you want to serve, then check whether the pack contains full-size or mini ice lollies. Also look at the net weight: two boxes with the same number of pieces may contain portions of different sizes.
Can you use an ice lolly to top a crêpe like a scoop of ice cream?
If you want to spread ice cream over a crêpe, ice cream from a tub is better suited to the job. The individual ice lollies featured here are best served separately, alongside or after the crêpes.
Which allergens should I check in ice lollies?
Check the ingredients for the exact recipe, including any possible traces of allergens. Carrefour SIMPL listings mention milk, soya and possible traces of nuts; warnings for Carrefour Classic’ ice lollies may differ by variant. If someone has an allergy, use the packaging on the box you’ve bought to guide your choice.
How should I transport and store ice lollies?
Keep transport time to a minimum and follow the storage temperature on the packaging, as recommended by the DGCCRF for frozen products. An insulated bag can help on the journey; Carrefour advises that its frozen products must not be refrozen once defrosted.