The Eskimo Pie is the commercial name of a vanilla ice cream coated with a layer of chocolate, is considered in the history of chocolate as one of the first brands in the United States to make this type of dessert. The Spanish translation is pastel or Eskimo bun. It is marketed since the beginning of the 21st century by the Nestlé brand, being the responsibility of Dreyer's in the western United States, and Edy's in the eastern United States. The product was introduced in some Anglo-Saxon countries as in New Zealand in 1955, and are marketed under the name Tip Top which are a subsidiary of Fonterra, one of the largest multinationals in the country. History
Danish immigrant Christian Kent Nelson, a school teacher and candy store owner, claimed to have been inspired to invent the Eskimo Pie in 1920 in the town of Onawa, Iowa. his shop was not able to decide, due to the money, between an ice cream or a bar of chocolate. After experimenting with various blends melting chocolate on ice, Nelson began marketing his invention called "I-Scream Bars." In 1921, he took the steps to register the patent and be able to secure the contract made with the chocolate manufacturer named Russell C. Stover and be able to produce in this way the trademark "Eskimo Pie" (a name suggested by Mrs. Stover). Following patent number 1,404,539 registered on January 24, Nelson marketed the product, allowing manufacturers to market under this name. The patent, which was applied to any frozen chocolate coated product, was invalidated in 1929.
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