It's from the first gold ice cream shop in New York City. 0:44. By Catherine Thorbecke and Zoe Moore. April 11, 2019, 4:09 AM. ... “It’s a very thin gold sheet leaf," Lee said.

The recipe is simple: Hakuichi swirls a perfect cone of vanilla soft serve, gently places a small sheet of pure, edible gold on top, and charges the customer about $9.50.

1. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with a large sheet of foil, allowing about 4 inches to overhang the 2 long sides. Press the foil into the corners of the pan.