Posted on July 14, 2020 by Chocolate Covered Weekly Why was chocolate ice cream created before vanilla? Chocolate ice cream was one of the first ice cream flavors since common drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee, and tea were the first food items to be turned into frozen desserts. Post navigationPrevious post: In 1775, an Italian doctor recommended chocolate ice cream as a medical remedy.Next post: What’s the most popular ice cream topping?